Registered Respiratory Therapist - NICU
Columbus, OH
American Traveler
3x12 hrs, Nights

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Sep 28, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is seeking a Respiratory Therapist for a NICU position at a children's hospital, requiring 2 years of Level III/IV NICU experience and an active OH RRT license.

Details

• Work in the NICU at a teaching children's hospital
• Neonatal and pediatric critical care patient population
• 13-week assignment on night shift (3x12 hours, 19:00-7:30)
• Floating to different units required for most positions depending on assignment needs
• Utilizes ventilator management equipment including BiPAP, CPAP, and high frequency oscillators
• Performs neonatal/pediatric procedures including nasal CPAP/BiPAP, oscillating ventilator management, intubation assist, and suctioning
• Administers medications via various delivery systems including MDI, nebulizer, and Nitric Oxide (iNO)
• Performs tracheostomy care and management

Requirements

• Minimum 2 years of experience required, with 2 years of Level III/IV NICU experience specifically required
• Teaching hospital experience required
• Prior travel experience required
• Certifications required: BLS, NRP, RRT
• OH state license required (license required if applicable)
• Skilled in medication delivery systems, ventilator management, and neonatal/pediatric airway management
• Experience with sputum specimen collection and tracheostomy care/management
• 2 professional references required at time of consideration, with at least 1 being from a supervisor or manager

Additional Information

• Provide respiratory therapy services to critically ill neonatal and pediatric patients in the NICU
• Work as part of a pediatric critical care and neonatal respiratory team
• Travelers must be prepared to float to different units depending on assignment needs
• Candidates must not have worked in a permanent role at this facility within the last 2 years
• Local candidates within a 60-mile radius are not eligible for this position
• First-time travelers will not be considered for this position