Respiratory Therapist

Location: Indianapolis, IN
Profession: Therapist

Posted: 9/16/2026
Salary: $3058/weekly

Weekly Hours: 48
Shift: Nights

Job Details

Job Title

Respiratory Therapist – Respiratory/Neuro Diagnostics

Location

Indianapolis, IN | Pediatric/Children's Hospital (NICU, PICU, Peds)

Schedule / Job Type

Contract | Nights | 3x12-Hour Shifts | Every Other Weekend Required

Key Responsibilities

  • Provide respiratory therapy services primarily within Labor & Delivery, with rotation across NICU, PICU, and Pediatrics based on facility need
  • Adapt to floating assignments across NICU, PICU, and Peds units; floating to an affiliate hospital location may also be required
  • Deliver age-appropriate respiratory care in a high-acuity pediatric and neonatal environment
  • Maintain compliance with all unit-specific certification and competency requirements, including ACLS, BLS, NBRC RRT, and NRP
  • Work 2 out of 3 major holidays as required per facility policy

Required Qualifications

  • Active Indiana State Respiratory Therapy License required (temporary license accepted if permanent license application has been submitted)
  • NBRC RRT certification required
  • ACLS and BLS certifications required
  • NRP required (may be obtained upon offer if not already held)
  • Minimum 2 years of experience in PICU; Children's Hospital experience within the last 3 years required
  • L&D experience required; NICU or PICU experience required
  • Education must be accredited by CoARC and regionally accredited by CHEA
  • First-time travelers accepted
  • Candidate must provide written confirmation of awareness and comfort with the every-other-weekend requirement prior to submission
  • Local Allied travelers are accepted for this position

Preferred Experience / Skills

  • PALS certification preferred
  • Experience in a Level 1 adult facility may be considered in lieu of Children's Hospital experience
  • Experience floating across multiple pediatric subspecialty units (NICU, PICU, Peds)

Why Join Us

  • First-time travelers are welcome, offering an excellent opportunity to launch a travel therapy career in a reputable pediatric setting
  • Gain diverse clinical experience across NICU, PICU, Pediatrics, and Labor & Delivery within a high-acuity children's hospital environment

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