Travel Respiratory Therapy Technician in Cleveland, OH

Key Responsibilities Provide respiratory therapy services within NICU, PICU, and CVICU settings, focusing on high-acuity pediatric patients (Level 4 care). Two professional references from a manager, assistant nurse manager, supervisor, or director in the applicable specialty, from assignments within the past 12 months, are required.

Job Title

Respiratory Therapist – Respiratory/Neuro Diagnostics

Location

Cleveland, OH | Acute Care

Schedule / Job Type

Contract | Night Shift | 3x12-Hour Shifts (19:00–07:30)

Key Responsibilities

• Provide respiratory therapy services within NICU, PICU, and CVICU settings, focusing on high-acuity pediatric patients (Level 4 care)
• Float as needed to affiliated NICU and pediatric rehabilitation locations
• Deliver advanced respiratory care to neonatal and pediatric populations requiring specialized interventions
• Maintain compliance with all facility-required competencies, modules, and credentialing requirements throughout the contract period
• Complete required onsite and agency fingerprinting (BCI/FBI) within 48 hours of contract signing

Required Qualifications

• Active Ohio Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) license — must be in hand at time of submission
• NBRC certification — active and in hand at time of submission
• BLS certification — active and in hand at time of submission
• Advanced NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program) certification — required
• PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support) certification — required
• Minimum 2 years of experience in Pediatrics, PICU, and/or NICU (high-acuity Level 4 care)
• Must pass a 10-panel drug screen including nicotine (cotinine); facility is strictly nicotine-free with no exceptions
• Two professional references from a manager, assistant nurse manager, supervisor, or director in the applicable specialty, from assignments within the past 12 months, are required
• Locals are accepted at the same rate

Preferred Experience / Skills

• Experience floating across multiple NICU or pediatric care environments
• Familiarity with high-level neonatal and cardiovascular intensive care unit protocols
• Strong adaptability to varying scheduling structures (3x12 or 4x12 configurations)

Why Join Us

• Opportunity to work in a high-acuity, specialized pediatric and neonatal environment with a nationally recognized health system
• Contract extensions of up to 18 months available for qualified candidates who remain compliant and in good standing