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

Job Opportunity: RRT - NICU

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

Job Summary

Seeking a Respiratory Therapist (RRT) specializing in Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) for a travel contract position.

Required Experience

• Approximately 2 years of experience preferred in Respiratory / Neuro Diagnostics specialty.
• 2 supervisory or manager professional references required (Charge RN acceptable for one). Peer references not accepted.

Licensure & Certifications

• Ohio State license required for RRTs.
• Must ensure the address/location on Driver’s License matches the location on the RRT license.
• Required certifications include:

  • NBRC credential for RRTs
  • 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
  • ENPC (Emergency Nursing Pediatric Course) as applicable

Compliance & Background Requirements

• Criminal background check within 30 days of start (7-year search including all counties lived/worked).
• Education verification of highest degree 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, must be updated for each new contract.
• Sex offender, nurse aide, inmate, Medicaid exemption, and abuse 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.

Health & Safety Requirements

• Negative TB test or chest X-ray within last year; additional testing if positive history.
• Flu vaccine required during flu season (Oct 31 - May 31); medical/religious exemptions require approval.
• Tdap vaccine within last 10 years.
• Hepatitis B vaccination series or declination.
• Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Varicella immunity or vaccination as required.
• N95 fit testing required within 1 year of start and updated annually.
• Physical exam within 1 year of start (facility accepts signed Infection Control Policy in lieu of physical exam copy).

Additional Job Requirements

• Floating to other units may be required.
• Must provide a copy of resume or employment application.
• Unit-specific skills checklist required and must be updated annually.

Prior Travel Experience

• No explicit requirement for prior travel experience mentioned.

This position requires strict adherence to licensure, certification, and compliance documentation to meet facility and regulatory standards.