Respiratory Therapist - CVPICU
Columbus, Ohio
Nationwide Children's Hospital

Job Opportunity: RRT PICU (Respiratory / Neuro Diagnostics)

Location: Columbus, Ohio
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks
Shift: Night (4 shifts per week, 12 hours each, 7:00 PM – 7:30 AM)
Hours per Week: 48

Job Description

• Position is for the CVPICU/Cardiac unit.
• Floating to other units is required for most positions.
• Prefer candidates with close to 2 years of experience.
• Two supervisory references required (charge nurse counts as one reference).

Required Qualifications

• Valid Respiratory Therapist license in Ohio
• Minimum of 2 years of Respiratory Therapist experience, including experience within the last year
• Pediatric Respiratory Therapist experience
• Current BLS certification issued by the American Heart Association
• NBRC certification

Certifications & Competencies

• Current ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) certification (AHA only).
• Current BLS (Basic Life Support) certification (AHA only).
• PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support) certification (AHA only).
• NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Procedure) certification required for NICU RNs (if applicable).
• TNCC (Trauma Nursing Core Course) certification as applicable.
• ENPC (Emergency Nursing Pediatric Course) certification as applicable.
• NBRC certification required for RRTs.
• Medication Test/Pharmacology Competency Exam and other competency exams as applicable.
• N95 Fit Testing required within 1 year of start and updated annually.

Background & Compliance Requirements

• Criminal background check within 30 days of start, including 7-year county search and education verification.
• Fingerprinting (OH BCI/FBI) required within 60 days of start and updated for each new contract.
• EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks required within 30 days of start.
• Sex offender search and various Ohio state-specific registry searches required within 30 days of start.
• Education verification through National Student Clearinghouse or equivalent.
• 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 must be completed and uploaded.
• Infection Control Policy must be reviewed and signed prior to start.
• TB testing options include 2 PPDs or IGRA within 12 months; additional requirements if positive.
• Flu vaccine required during flu season (Oct 31 - May 31); medical/religious exemptions require approval.
• Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap vaccine required within 10 years of start.
• Immunization requirements for Measles (Rubeola), Mumps, Rubella, Hepatitis B, and Varicella with titers or vaccines and boosters as applicable.

Additional Information

• Candidate’s legal name must match all licenses and certifications exactly.
• Ohio driver’s license address must not be within 60 miles of the facility to avoid being considered local.
• Official transcripts may be required if education verification is incomplete.
• Physical exam is required within 1 year of start (agency standard), but facility accepts signed Infection Control Policy in lieu of physical copy.
• Fit testing documentation must be valid annually; candidates with beards have options for PAPR/CAPR.
• Candidates must complete all required documentation and screenings prior to or within specified timeframes after start.

This position is ideal for experienced RRTs seeking a travel contract in a pediatric critical care setting with a focus on cardiac and neuro diagnostics. Night shift availability and flexibility to float are essential.