Respiratory Therapist - CVPICU
Columbus, OH
American Traveler
4x12 hrs, Nights

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Nights, 4x12hrs
• Hours: 48 hrs/wk
• Start Date: May 25, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is seeking a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) with a minimum of 2 years of PICU or CTPICU experience for a night shift travel assignment in a pediatric cardiovascular/cardiac ICU setting.

Details

• Position is in a Cardiovascular PICU (CVPICU) / Cardiac unit at a pediatric hospital
• Pediatric critical care patient population, including cardiac ICU cases
• Night shift, 4x12-hour shifts, 19:00–07:30
• Epic EMR experience required
• Floating to different units is a requirement for this assignment
• 13-week contract

Requirements

• Active RRT credential required
• OH state RRT license required; license must be in hand prior to consideration
• Minimum 2 years of PICU or CTPICU experience in a pediatric hospital (hard stop requirement)
• Current BLS and PALS certifications required
• Pediatric cardiac ICU experience preferred
• Trauma Level I experience preferred
• Epic EMR experience required
• Proficiency with ventilator management including BiPAP, CPAP, high-frequency oscillators, and mechanical ventilation weaning
• Experience with nitric oxide (iNO), HFNC, aerosol therapy, airway management, tracheostomy care, intubation assist, and ABG interpretation
• Two supervisory references required for consideration (at least one must hold a manager or supervisor title; charge nurse references count for one only)
• Candidates must reside more than 60 miles from the facility to be eligible for this position

Additional Information

• Provide respiratory therapy services to critically ill pediatric and cardiac ICU patients
• Responsibilities include medication delivery, pulmonary hygiene, sputum specimen collection, airway suctioning and management, nebulizer therapy, and chest physiotherapy
• Candidates who have previously worked permanently at this facility must have a gap of at least 2 years before being eligible
• First-time travelers will be considered for this position