Registered Respiratory Therapist - NICU
Akron, OH
Access Healthcare
3x12 hrs, Nights

Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) - NICU (Travel/Contract)

Location: Akron, Ohio
Shift: Night (3 shifts per week, 12 hours each, 7:00 PM - 7:00 AM)
Contract Length: 12 weeks

Job Summary

• Provide respiratory therapy services primarily in Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) with float to other pediatric and adult facilities as needed.
• Level 3 and 4 NICU experience preferred.
• Must have experience with pediatric or adult patients.

Required Qualifications

• Valid Registered Respiratory Therapist license in Ohio
• Minimum 2 years of experience as a Respiratory Therapist, including experience within the last year
• Pediatric Respiratory Therapist experience
• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support)
• BLS (Basic Life Support)
• PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support)
• NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program)

Required Background and Compliance

• 7-year criminal background check including SSN trace, counties lived/worked, statewide, national criminal, nationwide sex offender, FACIS Level 3, OFAC, education verification, and international check if applicable.
• EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks required and must be updated annually or after breaks in service over 30 days.
• Ohio BCI and FBI fingerprint results required within 1 month of start; must be updated annually.
• Education verification or diploma/transcript required.
• Physical exam within 12 months of start, updated annually.
• Standard 10-panel drug screen within 30 days of start; new screen required after breaks in service over 30 days.
• Immunizations and titers required:

  • Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap (within 10 years)
  • Negative TB test (IGRA within 30 days or PPD within 1 year) or chest X-ray if TB positive
  • Rubeola (Measles), Mumps, Rubella: Positive titer or 2 vaccinations
  • Hepatitis B: Titer, vaccine series proof, or signed declination
  • Varicella: Positive titer or 2 vaccinations
• Annual TB questionnaire required.
• Flu vaccine or approved medical/religious exemption required during flu season (Nov 15 - May 31). Medical exemptions require additional facility-specific documentation signed by a licensed provider.

Additional Requirements

• Unit-specific skills checklist and competency exams must be completed and updated annually.
• Orientation safety manual acknowledgement required annually.
• Must complete facility-specific documents including computer security agreement, HIPAA/confidentiality statement, and float policy for NICU and pediatric units.
• Two positive professional references required, including at least one from the most recent employer.
• Employment application must document 3 years of prior work history, including at least 2 years of clinical practice in an acute care setting similar to the assignment.

Work Environment

• Float to other facilities as needed, including pediatric and adult care units.
• Night shift schedule with 36 hours per week (3 shifts of 12 hours).

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in Level 3 and 4 NICU settings.
• PCAR (Pediatric Care After Resuscitation) certification preferred.
• STABLE certification required for NICU; can be completed onsite.

This position is ideal for experienced Respiratory Therapists with pediatric and NICU expertise seeking a travel contract in Ohio.