Pediatric Respiratory Therapist (NICU/PICU/CVICU)
Cleveland, OH
Host Healthcare
3x12 hrs, Nights
Referral Bonus

Job Opportunity: Respiratory / Neuro Diagnostics (Travel/Contract)

Location: Cleveland, Ohio
Contract Length: 12 weeks

Position Overview

• Work as a Respiratory Therapist (RRT) in NICU, PICU, and CVICU settings with pediatric patients.
• May float to Shaker Children's Rehab, Fairview NICU, Akron NICU, and Hillcrest NICU.
• Schedule options: 3x12-hour shifts or 4x12-hour shifts.
• High-level care experience required (Level 4 NICU).

Required Qualifications

• Specialty: Respiratory / Neuro Diagnostics
• Years of Experience: Minimum 2 years in specialty (PEDS, PICU, NICU experience required).
• Licensure: Must have Ohio RRT license in hand.
• Certifications:

  • NBRC (National Board for Respiratory Care) certification required.
  • BLS (Basic Life Support) - AHA preferred (RQI acceptable but non-RQI preferred).
  • ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) - AHA required for Emergency Department roles.
  • PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support) - AHA required for RRT-NICU.
  • NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program) - AHA/AAP required for RRT-NICU.

Prior Travel Experience

• No explicit requirement for prior travel experience mentioned.

Work Requirements & Conditions

• Must complete two fingerprintings: one onsite prior to start and one through the agency.
• All work history, including any Cleveland Clinic positions, must be included in the profile.
• Must communicate all return-to-office (RTO) and scheduling requests during submission and interview.

Compliance & Documentation Requirements

Background Checks

• Criminal background check (FCRA compliant 7-year search) required prior to start.
• Monthly EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks required.

Health & Safety

• Pre-employment physical exam within 1 year of start, confirming ability to perform essential job functions.
• Fit mask test within 12 months of start, updated annually (specific approved masks required).
• Negative 2-step TB test or chest x-ray within 6 months of start, renewed annually.
• Required immunizations or titers: Measles (Rubeola), Mumps, Rubella, Hepatitis B, Varicella.
• Negative 10-panel drug screen within 12 months of start, updated annually.
• Seasonal flu vaccination or approved medical/religious exemption required during flu season (Oct 31 - Mar 31).

Facility-Specific Requirements

• Completion of online training modules (4-5 hours) prior to start; must be done on a computer using Chrome.
• Unit-specific competency exam required within 12 months of start, updated annually.
• Unit-specific skills checklist required, updated annually.
• Two recent satisfactory pre-employment references required.
• Employment application must include 3 years prior work history, with at least 2 years in acute care clinical practice in a similar area.
• I9/E-Verify attestation required.
• Photo for badge required prior to start.

Fingerprinting

• FBI and BCI fingerprints required within 12 months of start; must be completed ASAP as processing can take up to 30 days.
• Fingerprinting onsite required for candidates working with pediatric patients (RRT-NICU).

Summary

This is a 12-week travel contract for a Respiratory Therapist specializing in pediatric critical care (NICU, PICU, CVICU) in Cleveland, Ohio. Candidates must have at least 2 years of relevant experience, hold an Ohio RRT license, and possess required certifications including NBRC, BLS, ACLS, PALS, and NRP. Compliance with extensive background checks, health screenings, immunizations, and facility-specific onboarding requirements is mandatory. The role involves working 12-hour shifts with potential floating to multiple pediatric units.