Travel RRT Pediatrics - $2,476 per week

American Traveler is seeking a travel Pediatric Respiratory Therapist for a travel job in Indianapolis, Indiana.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Pediatric Respiratory Therapist
• Discipline: Allied Health Professional
• Start Date: 11/16/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, nights
• Employment Type: Travel

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Nov 16, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is seeking a Pediatric Respiratory Therapist with L&D and NICU/PICU experience for a night shift children's hospital assignment.

Details

• Night shift, 3x12 hours (7:00 PM-7:30 AM)
• Every other weekend work required
• Home unit of NICU, PICU, or Peds will be assigned once onsite and may change based on facility need
• Primarily works in Labor & Delivery (L&D) with floating to PICU and some Peds Acute Care
• 100% floating required, including to affiliate hospitals nearby
• Cerner charting system used

Requirements

• Active RRT certification required
• BLS and ACLS certification required
• NRP certification required (or obtainable upon offer if placed in L&D)
• PALS certification preferred
• Indiana or Compact RT license required if applicable, and must be in hand prior to start date
• Minimum 2 years of experience, including NICU and L&D experience
• Children's hospital experience within the last 3-5 years required; strong candidates from Level I Trauma adult facilities may be considered
• Education must be accredited by CoARC and regionally accredited by CHEA
• 2 supervisor references required
• SSN and DOB required for consideration

Additional Information

• Provide respiratory care and ventilator management for pediatric and neonatal patients
• Perform airway management, suctioning, and tracheostomy care
• Administer aerosolized and inhaled medications via various delivery systems
• Interpret arterial blood gases (ABGs)
• Work as part of a pediatric and neonatal critical care team
• Must work 2 of 3 paired holidays: 11/27-11/28, 12/24-12/25, and 12/31-1/1
• First-time travelers are accepted
• RTO of 5 days or less can be auto-approved; additional time off requires facility approval
• Indiana residents are considered local
• Local candidates are not accepted for ICU-type positions including this assignment
• Former IU Health perm or PRN employees must wait 12 months before applying as a traveler
• Current or past IU Health travelers with 12 months of accrued travel employment must take a consecutive eligibility reset break (90 days for out-of-state residents, 180 days for in-state residents)

American Traveler Job ID #P-773304. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36.0 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Travel Respiratory Therapist - Pediatric RT

About American Traveler

With over 25 years of experience, American Traveler has established a reputation for outstanding customer service. Our team ensures a smooth, worry-free experience for those starting on or expanding their travel nursing and allied careers.

With thousands of travel nursing and allied jobs nationwide, our attentive and approachable recruiters find positions that align perfectly with your career aspirations and personal requirements.

American Traveler offers exceptional benefits, including premium medical, dental, vision and life insurance beginning day one of your assignment, generous 401(k) match, substantial housing stipends, and more. Additionally, with 24/7 support and access to our in-house clinicians, you are assured confidence and comfort throughout your assignment.

With our team behind you, you can relax and enjoy a rewarding travel career.