Pediatric Cardiac ICU Respiratory Therapist
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.
• Requires approximately 2 years of experience (preferred).
• Must provide 2 supervisory references (Charge nurses count as only 1 reference).

Required Qualifications

• Current Ohio State license for Registered Respiratory Therapists (RRT) is mandatory.
• National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC) certification required for RRTs.
• Current government-issued photo ID matching the legal name on license and certifications.
• Must have completed all required background checks and verifications within specified timeframes (see below).

Certifications & Competencies

• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) – AHA Instructor, Provider, or RQI accepted.
• BLS (Basic Life Support) – AHA Instructor, Provider, or RQI accepted.
• PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support) – AHA Instructor, Provider, or RQI accepted.
• NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program) – AHA/AAP certification required for NICU RNs (verify if applicable).
• TNCC (Trauma Nursing Core Course) – as applicable.
• ENPC (Emergency Nursing Pediatric Course) – as applicable.
• Medication Test/Pharmacology Competency Exam – passing score required.
• Competency Exam – passing score required.

Background and Compliance Requirements

• Criminal background check within 30 days of start, including 7-year county search and education verification (standalone through National Student Clearinghouse).
• International background check if lived/worked internationally in past 7 years.
• EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks within 30 days of start.
• Ohio BCI/FBI fingerprinting within 60 days of start, must be updated for each new contract.
• Sex offender search, Ohio Nurse Aide Registry, Ohio Inmate Registry, Ohio Medicaid Exemption, and Ohio State Abuse Registry searches required within 30 days of start.
• Education verification required, including official transcript if needed.
• State license verification within 30 days of start.

Health and Safety Requirements

• Negative 9-panel drug screen within 60 days prior to start.
• Flu vaccine required annually between October 31 and May 31; medical/religious exemptions require facility approval and mask-wearing during flu season.
• Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap vaccine required within the last 10 years (must be completed after age 11).
• TB testing options: 2 PPDs or QGOLD/TSPOT within 12 months; additional requirements if positive.
• Hepatitis B: declination, completed 3-vaccine series, or positive titer required.
• MMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella): positive titer or 2 vaccines required; no religious exemptions accepted.
• Varicella: positive titer or 2 vaccines required; boosters required if negative/equivocal.
• N95 fit testing required within 1 year of start and updated annually; specific mask models accepted.
• Infection Control Policy must be reviewed and signed prior to start.
• Physical exam required within 1 year of start (agency standard), stating candidate is free of communicable diseases.

Additional Requirements

• Legal name on all documents must match license and certifications exactly (including middle name if applicable).
• Address on driver’s license must match address on RRT license for Ohio licenses.
• Ohio driver’s license holders with an address within 60 miles of the facility are considered local and may not qualify as travelers.
• References: 2 professional references required; peer references not accepted.
• Resume or employment application copy required.
• Unit-specific skills checklist required and must be updated annually.

Notes

• Fingerprinting must be completed within 24-48 hours of signing the contract.
• Background checks and verifications must be current and compliant with facility and agency standards.
• Floating to other units is expected as part of the role.
• Prior travel experience is not explicitly required.

This position is ideal for experienced RRTs seeking a travel contract in a pediatric cardiac intensive care setting with night shifts and a 13-week commitment.