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Nights, 4x12hrs Hours: 48 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 PICU/NICU experience for a children's hospital night shift position. Details Pediatric critical care setting primarily in Labor & Delivery (L&D), with home unit assignment to NICU, PICU, or Peds upon arrival Home unit may change based on facility need, with floating required among NICU, PICU, and Peds Floating to an affiliate hospital nearby may also be required Night shift, 3x12 or 4x12 hour shifts Every other weekend work required Cerner charting system preferred Utilizes Servo U ventilators and other neonatal/pediatric respiratory equipment Requirements NBRC RRT certification required ACLS and BLS certification required NRP certification required (or ability to obtain once offered, depending on unit placement) PALS certification preferred Indiana state license required (temporary license accepted if permanent application has been submitted) - license required if applicable Minimum 2 years of experience, including 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 NICU or PICU experience required 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 primarily within Labor & Delivery, with potential assignment to NICU, PICU, or Peds units Perform ventilator management including BiPAP, CPAP, and weaning from mechanical ventilation Administer a range of respiratory medications and manage airway/tracheostomy care Perform ABG interpretation and pulmonary hygiene procedures Float within the hospital or to a nearby affiliate hospital as needed Must work 2 of the 3 major holiday pairs: 11/27-11/28, 12/24-12/25, and 12/31-1/1 RTO of 5 days or less can be auto-approved; additional time off requires facility approval First-time travelers are accepted 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 break to reset eligibility: 90 days for out-of-state residents or 180 days for in-state residents Indiana residents are considered local candidates