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 managerial professional references (Charge RN acceptable for one). Peer references are not accepted.
• Prefers close to 2 years of experience in the specialty.
• Floating to other units is required for most positions.
• Ohio State license required for RRTs.

Required Qualifications

• Current Ohio State license for Registered Respiratory Therapists (RRT).
• Must have approximately 2 years of experience in Respiratory / Neuro Diagnostics specialty.
• 2 professional supervisory references required.
• Prior travel experience is not explicitly required.

Certifications & Competencies

• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) - AHA certification required.
• BLS (Basic Life Support) - AHA certification required.
• PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support) - AHA certification required.
• NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Procedure) - Required for NICU RRTs.
• TNCC (Trauma Nursing Core Course) - Required as applicable.
• ENPC (Emergency Nursing Pediatric Course) - Required as 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 required within 60 days of start; must be updated for each new contract.
• Sex offender search and various Ohio state-specific registry searches required within 30 days of start.
• Drug screening (9-panel) within 60 days prior to start.
• Code of Conduct and Confidentiality Agreement must be reviewed and signed prior to start.
• Affiliating Health Record completion required.
• Infection Control Policy review and signature required prior to start.
• Fit Mask (N95) testing required within 1 year of start; annual updates required.
• Physical exam within 1 year of start (agency standard).
• TB testing options accepted; not required annually unless break in assignments or specialty/unit change.
• Immunizations required: Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap (within 10 years), Flu vaccine (seasonal, with exemptions allowed), Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Varicella, Hepatitis B (declination or proof of immunity accepted).
• Flu vaccine exemption requires mask-wearing during flu season.

Additional Notes

• Legal name on all documents must match license and certifications exactly.
• Ohio driver's license address must not be within 60 miles of the facility to avoid being considered local.
• Fingerprinting results may pend at start; facility can complete onsite fingerprinting if needed.
• Candidates with positive TB results must complete additional questionnaires and follow-up.
• Fit testing documentation must be completed annually regardless of facial hair; options available for candidates with beards.
• Floating to other units is a job requirement.

This position is ideal for RRTs with NICU experience seeking a travel contract in Ohio, who meet the licensing and certification requirements and can comply with comprehensive background and health documentation standards.