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

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Nights, 4x12hrs
• Hours: 48 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Aug 31, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 2

Description

American Traveler is seeking an RRT with 2+ years of experience, including at least 1 year in a large hospital PICU, for a night shift travel assignment in a pediatric critical care unit at a children's hospital in Ohio.

Details

• Pediatric Critical Care Unit (PICU) setting at a large children's hospital
• Night shift schedule, 4x12-hour shifts (19:00–07:30)
• 13-week contract
• Epic EMR required
• Floating is required and strongly emphasized; potential float units include CTICU, NICU, Pulmonary (H8A), and general/ED (Core)
• Candidates must live more than 60 miles from the facility to be eligible for this position

Requirements

• Minimum 2 years of overall respiratory therapy experience, with at least 1 year of full-time experience in a large hospital PICU
• Ohio (OH) RRT license required and must be in hand at time of consideration — license required if applicable
• Active certifications required: BLS, PALS, and RRT credential
• Epic EMR experience required
• Level I pediatric trauma center experience strongly preferred
• Teaching hospital experience preferred
• Proficiency with medication delivery systems including MDI, aerosol setups (mask and trach), and medications such as Albuterol, Nitric Oxide (iNO), Racemic Epinephrine, and Tobramycin
• Ventilator management experience required, including BiPAP, CPAP, high-frequency oscillator, weaning from mechanical ventilation, and troubleshooting high pressure alarms
• Experience with neonatal/pediatric equipment and procedures including intubation assist, oscillating ventilator, pressure/volume ventilator, CPAP/BIPAP, and extubation
• Airway management skills required, including suctioning, tracheostomy care, nasal/oral airway placement, and pulmonary hygiene
• Ability to interpret ABGs and perform chest physiotherapy (including vest CPT)
• Two supervisory or manager-level references required for consideration (charge nurse references count for only one of the two)
• First-time travelers will be considered

Additional Information

• Provide respiratory therapy services to critically ill pediatric patients in the PICU
• Candidates who have previously worked permanently at this facility must have a gap of at least 2 years before being eligible
• Floating to different units is a core expectation of this assignment and travelers must be prepared to adapt accordingly