Respiratory Therapist (RRT-NICU)
Cleveland, Ohio
The Cleveland Clinic

Job Opportunity: Respiratory Therapist (RRT-NICU)

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

Job Description

• Provide respiratory care in NICU, PICU, and CVICU settings with pediatric patients.
• May float to various NICU and pediatric rehab units.
• Schedule options: 3x12-hour or 4x12-hour shifts.
• High-level care experience required in Pediatrics, PICU, and NICU (Level 4).
• Must communicate all time off and scheduling requests during submission and interview.
• Fingerprinting required both onsite and through agency prior to start.

Required Qualifications

• Valid Registered Respiratory Therapist license in Ohio.
• Minimum 2 years of experience as a Respiratory Therapist, including experience within the last year.
• Experience working with pediatric patients, specifically in pediatric respiratory therapy.
• Certifications required:

  • BLS (Basic Life Support)
  • PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support)
  • NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program)

Compliance and Documentation Requirements

• Valid government-issued photo ID required on assignment.
• Criminal background check (FCRA compliant 7-year search) required prior to start; must be updated for breaks in service of 2+ months.
• Monthly EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks.
• Transcript or diploma verification.
• FBI and state fingerprinting (BCI) within 12 months of start; must be completed ASAP as processing can take up to 30 days.
• Unit-specific competency exam required within 12 months of start; updated annually.
• HIPAA acknowledgment form required annually.
• 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 mask models required).
• Negative TB test or chest x-ray within 6 months of start; annual renewal required.
• Immunization or titer proof for Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Varicella, Hepatitis B.
• 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); no declinations accepted.
• Two recent satisfactory pre-employment references.
• Employment application must include 3 years prior work history, with at least 2 years in acute care clinical practice in a similar specialty.
• Unit-specific skills checklist updated annually.

Work Environment

• Assignments primarily in NICU, PICU, CVICU with pediatric patients.
• May float to other pediatric rehab and NICU units.
• Shift options include 12-hour shifts, 3 or 4 days per week.

Additional Notes

• All prior work history, including any previous assignments at this or related facilities, must be included in the application profile.
• Completion of online training modules (approximately 4-5 hours) prior to start is mandatory.
• Badge pickup required onsite after completion of modules.
• Candidates working with pediatric patients will complete fingerprinting onsite as part of onboarding.
• Timely completion of fingerprinting and training modules is critical to avoid delays in start date.

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