Travel PICU Respiratory Therapist - $3,294 per week
American Traveler · Indianapolis, IN · 2 wk ago
On-siteHealthcareFull-time
About the role
American Traveler is seeking a travel Registered Respiratory Therapist for a PICU-based assignment at a children's hospital in Indianapolis, Indiana.
Responsibilities
- Work at a pediatric children's hospital in a PICU-based respiratory therapy role
- Primary work will be in Labor & Delivery (L&D)
- 4x12-hour shifts (7:00–19:00) with every other weekend requirement
- Floating may occur across PICU, NICU, and Peds units, as well as to an affiliate hospital
- Cerner charting experience required
- Every other weekend requirement
- Up to 5 days of RTO may be auto-approved
- Willingness to work 2 out of 3 major holidays
Requirements
- Active Indiana (IN) state RT license required; IN temporary license accepted if full license application has been submitted — license required if applicable
- Certifications required: ACLS, BLS, NBRC RRT, and NRP (NRP may be obtained upon offer if not already held)
- PALS preferred
- Education must be accredited by CoARC and regionally accredited by CHEA
- Minimum 2 years of PICU experience
- Children's hospital experience within the last 3 years required
- L&D experience required
- Experience at a Level 1 adult facility may be considered in lieu of children's hospital experience
- NICU or PICU experience required
- AHA and RQI certifications accepted and must be current
- 2 supervisor references required for consideration
- SSN and DOB required for consideration
Qualifications
- Passport required for international assignments
- First-time travelers are welcome to apply
- Local candidates (Indiana residents) are accepted for this Allied position
- Former permanent or PRN employees of IU Health must have a 12-month separation before applying as a traveler
- Current or past IU Health travelers who have accrued 12 months of travel employment within IU Health must take a consecutive break before reapplying — 90 days for out-of-state residents, 180 days for Indiana residents — prior to reaching the 12-month mark
Skills
- Excellent communication skills
- Strong clinical skills
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
Benefits
- Premium medical, dental, vision and life insurance beginning day one of your assignment
- Sizable housing stipend
- Substantial 401(k) match
- 24/7 support and access to in-house clinicians
Pay
Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 48 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined.
Schedule
4x12-hour shifts (7:00–19:00) with every other weekend requirement