Description

American Traveler is seeking a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) with a minimum of 2 years of PICU/NICU experience and children's hospital background for a night shift travel assignment at a pediatric hospital in Indiana.

Details

• Position is based at a children's hospital in Indiana within a Respiratory Therapy PICU unit
• Home unit may be NICU, PICU, or Peds, and may be reassigned based on facility need
• Pediatric and neonatal patient population, with primary focus in labor and delivery
• Night shift: 3x12-hour shifts, 7:00 PM – 7:00 AM
• Every other weekend (EOW) required
• Floating to PICU, NICU, Peds, and an affiliate hospital is required
• Cerner EMR — experience required
• 13-week contract

Requirements

• Active Indiana RN license required prior to start date; Indiana temporary license accepted if permanent license application has been submitted — license required if applicable
• Required certifications: ACLS, BLS, NBRC RRT, NRP
• PALS preferred
• Minimum 2 years of PICU and/or NICU experience required
• Children's hospital experience within the last 3 years required; strong candidates with Level I Trauma adult facility experience may be considered
• L&D experience required
• Education must be accredited by CoARC and regionally accredited by CHEA
• 2 supervisor references required
• SSN and date of birth required for consideration
• Proficiency with pediatric respiratory equipment including ventilators (BiPAP, CPAP, Servo U), nebulizers, tracheostomy care, and airway management
• Experience with inhaled medications including Albuterol, Nitric Oxide (iNO), Inhaled Flolan, and related agents
• Skills in ABG interpretation, extubation, pulmonary hygiene, and weaning from mechanical ventilation

Additional Information

• First-time travelers are accepted for this position
• Local candidates (Indiana residents) are accepted for this Allied position
• Up to 5 days of RTO may be approved without facility review; additional RTO requires facility approval
• Candidates must be available to work 2 out of 3 major holidays
• Any current or former permanent or PRN employee of IU Health must have a 12-month gap before being eligible to apply as a traveler
• Current or past IU Health travelers who have accrued 12 months of travel employment within IU Health are subject to a consecutive break policy to reset travel eligibility — contact your recruiter for details
• AHA and RQI certifications are accepted and must be current
• NRP may be obtained after offer is extended for candidates placed in L&D, per facility policy