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

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Oct 12, 2026
• Length: 12 weeks
• Openings: 2

Description

American Traveler is seeking a Respiratory Therapist for a NICU/PICU/CVICU night shift position requiring an active Ohio RRT license and a minimum of two years of pediatric critical care experience.

Details

• Work within the RRT-NICU, PICU, and CVICU units treating pediatric patients
• High level of care (Level 4) for NICU and PICU patient population
• Night shift schedule with 3x12 or 4x12 hour shifts (7:00 PM to 7:30 AM)
• May float to Shaker Children's Rehab, Fairview NICU, Akron NICU, and Hillcrest NICU
• 12 week assignment length with potential for 8 or 12 week float contracts

Requirements

• Active Ohio RRT license required in hand at time of consideration (license required if applicable)
• Minimum 2 years of experience required
• Experience in PEDS, PICU, and NICU high level of care (Level 4) required
• NBRC certification required, active and in hand
• BLS certification required
• Advanced NRP certification required
• PALS certification required
• Two professional references from a manager, ANM, supervisor, or director in the applicable specialty required, from assignments worked within the past 12 months

Additional Information

• Provide respiratory therapy care to critically ill neonatal and pediatric patients across NICU, PICU, and CVICU settings
• Local candidates accepted at the same bill rate
• Facility is a smoke-free and nicotine-free environment with no exceptions
• Negative 10-panel drug screen including nicotine/cotinine testing required within 12 months of start and updated annually
• Two fingerprinting processes required, including one onsite prior to start and completed within 48 hours of contract signing
• Background check results reviewed by facility; license-related background hits are not accepted
• Permanent and per diem candidates cannot return to this health system for 1 year from their previous end date
• Assignments may be extended up to 18 consecutive months, after which a 6-month break is required before returning to this health system
• All work history, including any prior positions at this health system, must be disclosed