Travel RRT PICU - $2,221 per week

American Traveler is seeking a travel Pediatric Respiratory Therapist for a travel job in Columbus, Ohio.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Pediatric Respiratory Therapist
• Discipline: Allied Health Professional
• Start Date: 08/31/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, nights
• Employment Type: Travel

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Aug 31, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 2

Description

American Traveler is seeking a Respiratory Therapist for a Pediatric ICU night shift position requiring 2+ years experience and RRT certification with Ohio licensure.

Details

• Pediatric Critical Care setting at a children's hospital
• Unit is RRT PICU with floating required to CTICU, NICU, H8A (pulmonary), and Core (general/ED)
• Night shift, 3x12-hour shifts from 19:00 to 7:30
• Epic charting system used
• 13-week assignment length

Requirements

• Minimum 2 years overall experience required, including at least 1 year full-time experience in a large hospital PICU
• Level 1 pediatric trauma center experience strongly preferred
• Teaching hospital experience preferred
• Trauma Level I experience preferred
• Required certifications: BLS, PALS, RRT
• Ohio state license required in hand for RRTs (License required if applicable)
• Epic charting system experience required
• 2 supervisory references required at time of consideration, and at least one must be manager/supervisor titled (charge nurse references do not qualify)
• Skilled in ventilator management including BiPAP, CPAP, and high frequency oscillator
• Skilled in airway management including intubation/extubation assist, suctioning, and tracheostomy care
• Experience with medication delivery systems including nebulizers, MDIs, and aerosol setups
• Experience with medication administration including Albuterol, Atrovent, Flovent, Nitric Oxide, Pulmicort, Racemic epinephrine, and Tobramycin
• Skilled in interpretation of arterial blood gases (ABGs)
• Experience with neonatal/pediatric equipment including oscillating and pressure/volume ventilators

Additional Information

• Provide respiratory therapy care to critically ill pediatric patients in the PICU
• Perform chest physiotherapy, pulmonary hygiene, and sputum specimen collection
• Weaning patients from mechanical ventilation and troubleshooting high pressure alarms
• Floating to different units required based on assignment needs
• Previous travel experience not required, first-time travelers may be considered
• Candidates who worked as permanent staff at this facility within the last 2 years are not eligible
• 60-mile radius rule applies; local candidates within this radius are not eligible

American Traveler Job ID #P-735737. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Travel Respiratory Therapist - PICU RT

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