Pediatric Respiratory Therapist
Columbus, Ohio
Nationwide Children's Hospital

Job Opportunity: Respiratory Therapist (Pediatrics) - Travel/Contract

Location: Columbus, Ohio
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Summary

Seeking a Respiratory Therapist specializing in Pediatrics for a travel/contract position. The role requires flexibility including floating to different units as needed.

Required Qualifications

• License: Ohio State Respiratory Therapist (RRT) license required.
• Experience: Prefer close to 2 years of experience in Respiratory / Neuro Diagnostics specialty.
• References: Must provide 2 supervisory or professional references (charge nurses count as one reference). Peer references are not acceptable.
• Floating: Required for most positions.

Certifications & Competencies

• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support)
• BLS (Basic Life Support)
• PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support)
• NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Procedure)
• TNCC (Trauma Nursing Core Course) – if applicable
• ENPC (Emergency Nursing Pediatric Course) – if applicable
• NBRC certification required for RRTs
• Medication Test/Pharmacology Competency Exam (passing score required)
• Competency Exam (passing score required)

Background & Compliance Requirements

• 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.
• Sex offender search and state-specific registry checks within 30 days of start.
• Drug screening (9-panel) within 60 days prior to start.
• Code of Conduct and Confidentiality Agreement signed prior to start.
• Affiliating Health Record completed and verified.
• Infection Control Policy review and signature prior to start.
• Fit Mask (N95) testing required within 1 year of start and updated annually.
• Physical exam within 1 year of start (not required annually).
• TB testing or chest x-ray per protocol; not required annually unless break in assignment or specialty change.
• Immunizations:

  • Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap vaccine within 10 years (no titer substitution).
  • Flu vaccine required during flu season (Oct 31 - May 31); medical/religious exemptions require approval.
  • Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Varicella, Hepatitis B immunization or titer documentation as applicable.

Additional Notes

• Candidate’s legal name must match all licenses and certifications exactly (no nicknames or aliases).
• Ohio driver’s license holders must not reside within 60 miles of the facility to be considered travel.
• Fingerprinting results may pend at start if facility completes onsite fingerprinting.
• Candidates with positive TB results must complete additional questionnaires and follow facility protocols.
• Fit testing documentation must be valid annually; candidates with beards have options for PAPR/CAPR.
• Floating to different units is expected as part of the role.

This position is ideal for Respiratory Therapists with pediatric experience seeking a travel contract in Ohio.