Registered Respiratory Therapist - NICU
Columbus, OH
GHR Healthcare - Allied Health & Therapy
3x12 hrs

Registered Respiratory Therapist – Pediatric Travel Contract in Columbus, OH

Pediatric Registered Respiratory Therapist travel job in Columbus, Ohio 43205. Join a high-acuity pediatric hospital team providing respiratory care across neonates, infants, pediatrics, adolescents, and adults.

Join a dynamic pediatric respiratory therapy team in Columbus, Ohio, where you’ll support patients across neonates, infants, pediatrics, adolescents, and adults in a fast-paced hospital environment. This travel respiratory therapist opportunity offers the chance to work in a specialized pulmonary and complex care setting with advanced respiratory therapies, interdisciplinary collaboration, and meaningful patient impact. Columbus’s 43205 area places you in a vibrant, centrally located part of the city with convenient access to local dining, parks, and cultural attractions.

Job Details

• Position: Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT)
• Type: Travel assignment
• Setting: Pediatric hospital / pulmonary complex care unit
• Location: Columbus, OH 43205
• Duration: 13 weeks
• Start Date: September 28, 2026
• Shift Duration: 12-hour nights
• Shift Pattern: 3 shifts per week
• Hours per Week: 36
• Orientation: 36 hours
• Weekly Estimated Pay: $1,830–$1,970
• Charting System: Epic
• Weekend Coverage: Required

Job Requirements

• 2 years of pediatric hospital experience required as a hard-stop qualification
• Current Ohio RRT license required
• Current BLS, NRP, and PALS certifications required
• Experience with pediatric and neonatal respiratory care strongly preferred
• Must be comfortable floating to other units, including ICU and critical care settings as needed
• Experience with tracheostomy care, non-invasive ventilation, and complex respiratory devices required
• Must be able to provide 2 references at time of submittal, with at least one reference being manager/supervisor titled
• Must have experience with advanced equipment including Hamilton G5, Trilogy, V60, and SiPAP
• Strong familiarity with respiratory diagnostics and treatment in a high-acuity pediatric setting

Responsibilities

• Provide respiratory therapy care for patients across multiple age groups, including neonates through adults
• Support treatment for a wide range of pulmonary and complex care conditions
• Set up and manage aerosol therapies, CPAP/BiPAP, oxygen delivery systems, and ventilator support
• Assist with intubation and monitor patients on advanced respiratory equipment
• Perform airway support, suctioning, chest physiotherapy, and tracheostomy care
• Manage therapies such as high-flow systems, heliox, continuous albuterol, and airway clearance modalities
• Collaborate with physicians, nurses, and the interdisciplinary care team to adjust treatment plans based on patient response
• Float to other departments, including intensive care areas, based on assignment needs
• Educate patients and families on respiratory treatments, asthma management, and home care techniques

Apply now for this Registered Respiratory Therapist travel job in Columbus, Ohio, and join a pediatric healthcare team focused on exceptional patient care.

Benefits

401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision

Equal Opportunity

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity across our organization. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.