Pediatric Respiratory Therapist (Neuro Diagnostics)
Columbus, Ohio
Nationwide Children's Hospital

Job Opportunity: RRT Pediatrics (Respiratory / Neuro Diagnostics)

Location: Columbus, Ohio
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks
Shift: Night (3 shifts per week, 12 hours each; 7:00 PM – 7:30 AM)
Hours per Week: 36

Job Description & Requirements

• Must have close to 2 years of experience in Respiratory / Neuro Diagnostics (preferably).
• Floating to other units is required for most positions.
• Must provide 2 supervisory references (charge nurses count as only 1 reference). Peer references are not accepted.
• Current Ohio state license required for Registered Respiratory Therapists (RRT).
• Must have a valid government-issued photo ID matching the legal name on license and certifications. Temporary IDs or paper licenses are generally not accepted.
• Legal name on all documents must match across all systems and records. Proof of name change required if applicable.
• Ohio driver's license address must not be within 60 miles of the facility to avoid being considered local.

Required Certifications & Licenses

• Ohio State Respiratory Therapist (RRT) license (verification required within 30 days of start).
• National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC) certification required for RRTs.
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) – AHA Instructor, Provider, or RQI accepted.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) – AHA Instructor, Provider, or RQI accepted.
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) – AHA Instructor, Provider, or RQI accepted.
• Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certification required for NICU RNs (if applicable).
• Trauma Nursing Core Course (TNCC) and Emergency Nursing Pediatric Course (ENPC) certifications as applicable.
• N95 Fit Testing required within 1 year of start and updated annually. Acceptable masks include 3M 1860/1860S, Moldex 1513/1511, and Halyard N95 models. Candidates unable to complete prior to start may test onsite with proof of appointment.

Background & Compliance Requirements

• Criminal background check within 30 days of start, including a 7-year county search and education verification through National Student Clearinghouse.
• International background check if candidate has lived or worked internationally in the past 7 years.
• Fingerprinting (OH BCI/FBI) required within 60 days of start and updated for each new contract. Must be completed within 24-48 hours of signing contract.
• EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks required within 30 days of start.
• Sex offender search required within 30 days of start.
• State-specific searches including Ohio Nurse Aide Registry, Ohio Inmate Registry, Ohio Medicaid Exemption, and Ohio State Abuse Registry required within 30 days of start.
• Education verification required, including highest degree verification through National Student Clearinghouse or in-house verification if school is unverifiable.

Health & Immunization Requirements

• Negative 9-panel drug screen within 60 days prior to start, including amphetamines, barbiturates, benzodiazepines, cocaine, opiates, marijuana, methadone, phencyclidine, fentanyl.
• TB testing options: Two PPDs (first within 12 months, second within 90 days) or QGOLD/TSPOT within 12 months. For positive results, additional chest x-ray and treatment documentation required. TB testing not required annually unless there is a break in assignments or specialty/unit change.
• Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap vaccine required within 10 years of start (must be completed after age 11). Tdap titer not accepted in place of vaccine record.
• Flu vaccine required between October 31 and May 31. Medical or religious exemptions accepted with facility approval and completion of exemption policy document. Declinations not accepted.
• MMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella) immunity required via positive titer or two vaccines. Religious exemptions not accepted. If titers are negative or equivocal, two boosters required at least 28 days apart.
• Hepatitis B: Declination, completed 3-vaccine series, or positive titer required.
• Varicella: Positive titer or two vaccines required. Negative or equivocal titers require two boosters at least 28 days apart.
• Physical exam required within 1 year of start (agency standard), but facility accepts signed Infection Control Policy in lieu of physical exam copy.
• Candidates with approved flu vaccine exemption must wear a mask during flu season.

Additional Requirements

• Unit-specific skills checklist required and must be updated annually.
• Resume or employment application copy required.
• Candidates must review and sign Infection Control Policy prior to start.
• Fingerprint screening questions must be completed prior to start.
• Candidates must comply with facility-specific documents including Code of Conduct and Confidentiality and IT Use Agreement.
• Candidates with positive TB results must complete a TB questionnaire.
• Fit testing documentation must be maintained annually regardless of facial hair; options available for candidates with beards.

Summary

This is a 13-week travel contract for a Pediatric Registered Respiratory Therapist working night shifts in Columbus, Ohio. The role requires an Ohio RRT license, approximately 2 years of experience, and multiple certifications including ACLS, BLS, and PALS. Compliance with extensive background checks, immunizations, and health screenings is mandatory. Floating to other units is expected. Candidates must provide professional supervisory references and meet all state and facility-specific credentialing and documentation requirements.