Neonatal Respiratory Therapist (RRT)
Columbus, Ohio
Nationwide Children's Hospital

Job Opportunity: RRT-NICU (Respiratory / Neuro Diagnostics)

Location: Columbus, Ohio
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Summary

• Position requires floating to different units as needed.
• Prefers candidates with close to 2 years of experience in the specialty.
• Requires 2 supervisory or manager professional references (charge RN acceptable for one). Peer references are not accepted.

Required Qualifications

• License: Ohio State license required for Registered Respiratory Therapists (RRT).
• Experience: Approximately 2 years preferred in Respiratory / Neuro Diagnostics specialty.
• References: 2 professional supervisory references required at submission.

Compliance & Documentation Requirements

• Valid government-issued photo ID matching legal name on license and certifications.
• Criminal background check within 30 days of start, including 7-year county search and education verification.
• EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks within 30 days of start.
• Ohio BCI/FBI fingerprinting within 60 days of start, must be updated for each new contract.
• Education verification through National Student Clearinghouse or equivalent.
• Sex offender, nurse aide, inmate, Medicaid exemption, and abuse registry searches required within 30 days of start.
• Code of Conduct and Confidentiality Agreement must be reviewed and signed prior to start.
• Affiliating Health Record must be completed and uploaded.
• Infection Control Policy review and signature required prior to start.
• Fit mask (N95) testing required within 1 year of start and updated annually.
• Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap vaccine required within 10 years of start (after age 11).
• TB testing options include 2 PPDs or QGOLD/TSPOT within 12 months; additional requirements if positive.
• Annual flu vaccine required during flu season (Oct 31 - May 31); medical/religious exemptions require approval and documentation.
• Drug screening (9 panel) within 60 days prior to start, including amphetamines, barbiturates, benzodiazepines, cocaine, opiates, marijuana, methadone, phencyclidine, fentanyl.
• Required certifications include:

  • ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support)
  • BLS (Basic Life Support)
  • PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support)
  • NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program)
  • TNCC (Trauma Nursing Core Course) as applicable
  • NBRC certification for RRTs
  • ENPC (Emergency Nursing Pediatric Course) as applicable
• Medication Test/Pharmacology Competency Exam and other competency exams as applicable.
• Unit-specific skills checklist required and must be updated annually.

Additional Notes

• Floating to various units is required.
• Legal name on all documents must match exactly (no nicknames or aliases).
• Candidates with positive TB results must complete additional questionnaires and follow facility protocols.
• Fingerprinting results may pend at start if facility completes onsite fingerprinting.
• Fit testing documentation must be completed annually regardless of facial hair; options available for candidates with beards.
• Candidates must provide proof of all required vaccinations and certifications; screenshots or photos are not accepted for compliance documentation.

This position is ideal for experienced RRTs with NICU specialty looking for a travel contract in Ohio with a reputable healthcare system.