Travel Respiratory Therapist - PICU RT

American Traveler is seeking a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) with a minimum of 2 years of PICU/NICU experience at a children's hospital for a day shift, 4x12 pediatric critical care position at a children's hospital in Indiana.

Job Details

• Pediatric critical care setting at a children's hospital,

• Home unit assignment will be NICU, PICU, or Peds, determined upon arrival and subject to change based on facility need,

• Primarily assigned to L&D responsibilities,

• Day shift, 7:00 AM - 7:00 PM,

• Schedule is four 12-hour shifts per week,

• Every other weekend (EOW) required,

• Floating to PICU, NICU, Peds, and an affiliate hospital may occur,

• Cerner EMR - experience required,

Job Requirements

• Active Indiana (IN) state RRT license required; IN temporary license accepted provided a permanent license application has also been submitted - license required if applicable,

• Required certifications: ACLS, BLS, NBRC RRT, NRP,

• PALS preferred,

• Minimum 2 years of PICU or NICU experience required,

• Children's hospital experience within the last 3 years required; candidates with Level I adult trauma facility experience may be considered,

• L&D experience required,

• Education must be accredited by CoARC and regionally accredited by CHEA,

• First-time travelers are welcome to apply,

• 2 supervisor references required,

• SSN and DOB required for consideration,

• Local (Indiana resident) candidates are accepted for this Allied position,

Additional Information

• Provide respiratory therapy services across pediatric specialty units including PICU, NICU, and general Peds,

• Skilled in ventilator management including BiPAP, CPAP, and weaning from mechanical ventilation;
Servo U experience preferred,

• Proficient with a broad range of inhaled medications and nebulizer delivery systems,

• Competency in airway management, tracheostomy care, ABG interpretation, and pulmonary hygiene,

• AHA and RQI certifications are accepted and must be current,

• Candidates must be available to work 2 out of 3 major holidays,

• Up to 5 days of RTO may be approved; additional RTO requires facility approval,

• Any current or former permanent or PRN IU Health employee must have a 12-month break before being eligible to work as a traveler,

• Current or past IU Health travelers who have accrued 12 months of travel employment within IU Health are required to take a consecutive break to reset travel eligibility - contact your recruiter for details,