Respiratory Therapist – NICU/Neuro Diagnostics
Columbus, Ohio
Nationwide Children's Hospital

Job Opportunity: Respiratory / Neuro Diagnostics - Travel/Contract

Location: Columbus, Ohio
Contract Length: 13 weeks (approximately 3 months)
Employment Type: Travel/Contract

Experience Requirements

• Preferred close to 2 years of experience in Respiratory / Neuro Diagnostics.
• 2 supervisory or manager references required (professional references only; peer references not accepted).

Licensure & Certifications

• Ohio State license required for Registered Respiratory Therapists (RRTs).
• RRTs must have NBRC certification.
• Required certifications (AHA only; name on certification must exactly match legal name and license):

  • ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support)
  • BLS (Basic Life Support)
  • PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support)
  • NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program) – required for NICU RNs
  • TNCC (Trauma Nursing Core Course)
  • ENPC (Emergency Nursing Pediatric Course)
• State license verification required within 30 days of start.
• NURSYS verification for RNs, LPNs/LVNs as applicable.

Job Requirements

• Floating is required for most positions.
• 2 professional references required (at least 1 supervisor or manager).
• Copy of resume or employment application required.
• Unit-specific skills checklist required and must be updated annually.

Background & Compliance

• Criminal background check within 30 days of start (7-year search including all counties lived/worked).
• Education verification required (standalone verification through National Student Clearing House).
• EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks required within 30 days of start.
• Ohio BCI/FBI fingerprinting required within 60 days of start; must be updated for each new contract.
• Sex offender search, state-specific searches (Nurse Aide Registry, Inmate Registry, Medicaid Exemption, Abuse Registry) required within 30 days of start.
• Drug screening (9-panel) within 60 days of start.
• Code of Conduct and Confidentiality Agreement must be reviewed and signed prior to start.
• Affiliating Health Record must be completed.
• Infection Control Policy review and signature required prior to start.
• Fit Mask (N95) testing required within 1 year of start; annual updates required.
• TB testing options include 2 PPDs or QGOLD/TSPOT within 12 months; additional requirements for positive results.
• Flu vaccine required during flu season (Oct 31 - May 31); medical/religious exemptions accepted with facility approval.
• Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap vaccine required within 10 years of start.
• Immunization requirements include Measles (Rubeola), Mumps, Rubella, Varicella, and Hepatitis B (vaccination or declination accepted).

Additional Notes

• Candidate's legal name must match all licenses, certifications, and official documents.
• Ohio driver's license address must not be within 60 miles of the facility to avoid being considered local.
• Fingerprinting results can pend at start if facility completes fingerprints onsite, but candidate must complete fingerprint appointment before clearance.
• Prior travel experience is not explicitly required for this position.

This position is ideal for respiratory therapists with approximately 2 years of experience who are licensed in Ohio and comfortable with floating duties in a pediatric hospital setting. Compliance with extensive background checks, immunizations, and certifications is mandatory.