Registered Respiratory Therapist - NICU
Columbus, Ohio
Nationwide Children's Hospital

Job Opportunity: Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) - NICU

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

Job Description

• Requires 2 supervisory or manager professional references (Charge RN acceptable for one). Peer references are not accepted.
• Prefer close to 2 years of experience in Respiratory / Neuro Diagnostics specialty.
• Floating to other units is required for most positions.
• Ohio State license required for Registered Respiratory Therapists (RRTs).

Required Qualifications

• Valid Registered Respiratory Therapist license in Ohio
• Minimum of 2 years of Respiratory Therapist experience, including experience within the last year
• BLS certification issued by the American Heart Association
• NBRC certification
• Experience in Charge roles as a Respiratory Therapist
• Pediatric Respiratory Therapist experience

Compliance and Documentation Requirements

• Valid government-issued photo ID matching legal name on license and certifications.
• Criminal background check within 30 days of start (7-year search including all counties lived/worked).
• Education verification through National Student Clearinghouse or equivalent.
• EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks within 30 days of start.
• Ohio BCI/FBI fingerprinting within 60 days of start, updated for each new contract.
• State-specific searches including Nurse Aide Registry, Inmate Registry, Medicaid Exemption, and Abuse Registry within 30 days of start.
• Drug screening (9-panel) within 60 days prior to start.
• Required certifications:

  • 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
• Competency exams and medication/pharmacology competency as applicable.
• State license verification within 30 days of start.
• Annual N95 fit testing required; must be completed within 1 year of start and updated annually.
• Required health documents:

  • Physical exam (within 1 year of start)
  • Immunizations and titers including Tdap (within 10 years), TB testing, Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Varicella, Hepatitis B
  • Seasonal flu vaccination required during flu season (Oct 31 - May 31); medical/religious exemptions require approval.
• Code of Conduct and Confidentiality Agreement must be reviewed and signed prior to start.
• Affiliating Health Record and other facility-specific documents as required.

Additional Notes

• Candidates with positive TB results must complete additional questionnaires and follow-up requirements.
• Fingerprinting results can pend at start if completed onsite.
• Candidates must provide proof of fingerprinting and fit testing appointments if not completed prior to start.
• Floating to other units is a job requirement.
• Prior travel experience is not explicitly required.

This position is ideal for experienced RRTs with NICU specialty looking for a travel contract opportunity in Ohio. Compliance with all licensing, certification, and background requirements is mandatory.