Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) – Pediatrics

Location: Indianapolis, IN 46202
Job Type: Travel / Contract (No Benefits)
Contract Duration: 13 Weeks
Shift: Night Shift | 7:00 PM – 7:00 AM
Schedule: 3 × 12-hour shifts per week
Experience Required: Minimum 2 years of relevant experience

Weekly Pay Package

• Total Weekly Pay: $2,500 - $2,580

Note: Stipends are subject to eligibility and applicable requirements.

Job Summary

We are seeking an experienced Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) specializing in pediatric respiratory care for a 13-week travel contract in Indianapolis, Indiana.

The ideal candidate will have recent children's hospital experience and a strong background in neonatal, pediatric, and intensive care respiratory therapy. Labor and delivery (L&D) experience is required, as the assignment will primarily support L&D services.

First-time travelers are welcome to apply, provided they meet the required qualifications and scheduling commitments.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide respiratory therapy services to neonatal, pediatric, and other assigned patients.
• Support respiratory care needs in the labor and delivery department, including newborn respiratory assessment and stabilization within the therapist's scope of practice.
• Assess patients' respiratory conditions and implement appropriate therapeutic interventions.
• Monitor respiratory status and evaluate patients' responses to treatment.
• Collaborate with physicians, nurses, and other healthcare professionals to coordinate patient care.
• Assist with respiratory emergencies and provide appropriate respiratory support according to established protocols.
• Operate and monitor respiratory care equipment safely and effectively.
• Maintain accurate clinical documentation in accordance with departmental policies.
• Follow infection control procedures, patient safety standards, and established respiratory care protocols.
• Float to the PICU, NICU, pediatrics, or other designated facilities as required.

Required Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of relevant respiratory therapy experience.
• Recent experience working in a children's hospital within the past 3 years.
• Clinical experience in NICU, PICU, or pediatric respiratory care.
• Labor and delivery (L&D) experience required.
• Active Indiana respiratory care license.
  • Temporary licenses may be accepted if the candidate has applied for the required Indiana license.
• Current NBRC Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credential.
• Current BLS and ACLS certifications.
• NRP certification required for candidates assigned to L&D; it may be obtained after an offer.
• Completion of a respiratory therapy program accredited by CoARC and a regionally accredited institution.

Preferred Qualifications

• Current Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification.
• Previous travel respiratory therapist experience.
• Experience supporting neonatal resuscitation and respiratory care in labor and delivery.

Scheduling Requirements

• Weekend Requirement: Every other weekend.
• Holiday Requirement: Candidates must be willing to work two out of the following three paired holiday periods:
  • November 27–28
  • December 24–25
  • December 31–January 1
• Floating: May be required to PICU, NICU, pediatrics, or another designated hospital location.
• First-Time Travelers: Accepted.