RRT PICU Respiratory / Neuro Diagnostics Indianapolis, IN
Join a pediatric-focused respiratory therapy assignment starting
11/16/2026, offering a
night schedule of 4x12-hour shifts from 7:00 PM7:00 AM with every-other-weekend coverage. Earn
$62.34 per hour while supporting care across pediatric critical care settings, including PICU, NICU, and Pediatrics.
Quick Facts
- Location: Indianapolis, Indiana
- Start Date: 11/16/2026
- End Date: 02/15/2027
- Shift: Nights; 4x12-hour shifts, 7:00 PM7:00 AM
- Hours/Week: 48 hours
- Employment Type: Travel assignment
- License/Certifications: Indiana Respiratory Care license; NBRC RRT, ACLS, BLS; NRP required for L&D placement
- Experience: Minimum 2 years of PICU experience; recent childrens hospital experience required
Pay & Benefits
- Hourly Pay: $62.34 per hour
- Competitive pay packages
- Weekly pay via direct deposit
- Comprehensive medical benefits for W-2 employees
- Robust referral bonus program
- 24/7 dedicated support throughout your assignment
- Paid sick time in accordance with applicable laws
- Licensure, certification, travel, and other reimbursements when applicable
What Youll Do
- Provide respiratory therapy services in assigned pediatric care settings.
- Support patients and care teams in PICU, NICU, Pediatrics, and potentially L&D.
- Perform respiratory care responsibilities within the scope of an RRT license and assigned unit needs.
- Collaborate with physicians, nurses, and other clinicians to support coordinated patient care.
- Adapt to assignments across pediatric specialties and float between designated units as needed.
- Maintain flexibility for potential coverage at an additional affiliated hospital location.
- Work scheduled night shifts, including every-other-weekend coverage.
What You Need
Required:- Indiana Respiratory Care license; Indiana temporary licensure may be accepted when the permanent license application has also been submitted.
- NBRC Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credential.
- ACLS and BLS certifications.
- Minimum 2 years of PICU experience.
- NICU or PICU experience.
- L&D experience.
- Childrens hospital experience within the last 3 years.
- Education from a CoARC-accredited program and a regionally accredited institution recognized by CHEA.
- NRP certification for L&D placement; NRP may be obtained after an offer when applicable.
- Availability for every-other-weekend coverage.
Preferred:- PALS certification.
- Experience at a Level I adult facility.
About the Assignment
This assignment is with a leading facility in Indianapolis, Indiana, supporting pediatric respiratory care across PICU, NICU, and Pediatrics, with potential L&D responsibilities and floating between pediatric specialties based on facility needs. The assigned home unit may be adjusted during the assignment.
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