Pediatric Respiratory Therapist - CVPICU
Columbus, OH
American Traveler
3x12 hrs, Days

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Days, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 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 pediatric cardiac/critical care experience for a 13-week travel assignment in a pediatric cardiovascular/cardiac ICU setting.

Details

• Position is based in a Cardiovascular Pediatric ICU (CVPICU) / Cardiac unit within a pediatric hospital setting
• 3x12-hour shifts available on days (7:00–19:30) or nights (19:00–7:30)
• Epic EMR is required
• Floating to different units is a requirement and point of emphasis for this assignment
• Candidates must reside more than 60 miles from the facility to be eligible

Requirements

• Current RRT credential required
• Ohio (OH) state RT license required if applicable
• BLS and PALS certifications required
• Minimum 2 years of PICU or CT-PICU experience in a pediatric hospital (hard stop requirement)
• Pediatric cardiac ICU experience preferred
• Trauma Level I experience preferred
• Epic EMR experience required
• Proficiency with medication delivery systems including MDI, aerosol mask/trach setups, and medications such as Albuterol, Atrovent, Flovent, Nitric Oxide (iNO), and Racemic Epinephrine
• Experience with ventilator management including BiPAP, CPAP, high-frequency oscillation, and weaning from mechanical ventilation
• Experience with neonatal/pediatric procedures including intubation assist, extubation, tracheostomy care, airway suctioning, and pulmonary hygiene
• Ability to interpret Arterial Blood Gases (ABGs)
• 2 supervisory references required for consideration (charge nurse references count as only 1 of the 2 required)

Additional Information

• Provide respiratory therapy services to critically ill pediatric cardiac patients in a CVPICU setting
• Responsibilities include airway management, ventilator management, medication administration, chest physiotherapy, nebulizer treatments, sputum specimen collection, and tracheostomy care
• First-time travelers are eligible to apply
• Candidates who have previously worked permanently at this facility must have a gap of at least 2 years before being considered