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Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) – NICU Travel Contract in Columbus, Ohio

Apply now for a 13-week NICU travel respiratory therapist contract in Columbus, Ohio, providing advanced neonatal respiratory care to critically ill neonates and infants. Join a specialized Registered Respiratory Therapist team while collaborating with multidisciplinary pediatric and neonatal professionals in a hospital setting. Columbus is a welcoming, vibrant city known for its parks, cultural attractions, local dining, and convenient access to central Ohio amenities.

Travel Respiratory Therapist Job Details

• Location: Columbus, Ohio
• Weekly Estimated Pay: $1,930–$2,080
• Assignment Type: 13-week travel respiratory therapist contract
• Start Date: November 23, 2026
• End Date: February 22, 2027
• Schedule: 3 shifts per week; 12-hour night shifts, approximately 7:00 p.m. to 7:30 a.m.
• Hours: 36 hours per week
• Patient Population: Neonates and infants
• Weekend Coverage: Required
• Orientation: 36 hours
• Travel Requirement: Travel clinicians must be prepared to float to other units when needed. Applicants must reside outside the designated 60-mile local radius.

Registered Respiratory Therapist Job Requirements

• At least 2 years of Registered Respiratory Therapist experience, including Level III or Level IV NICU experience
• Active Ohio respiratory therapist license in hand
• Current Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credential
• Current BLS and NRP certifications
• Demonstrated experience with Servo-U ventilators
• Experience caring for neonatal and pediatric critical-care patients
• Experience with Epic or comparable electronic medical record systems
• Current travel assignment experience required
• Two professional references required at submission, including at least one reference from a manager or supervisor
• Ability to float between units and adapt to changing clinical needs

NICU Respiratory Therapist Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive respiratory care to neonates and infants in the hospital NICU
• Assess respiratory status and implement, monitor, and adjust prescribed respiratory therapy
• Manage conventional and advanced ventilation modalities, including CPAP, BiPAP, high-frequency oscillation, heated respiratory support, and Servo-U ventilators
• Assist with intubation and provide airway management, tracheostomy care, and oral or nasal suctioning
• Administer aerosol treatments, metered-dose inhalers, nitric oxide therapy, and other ordered respiratory interventions
• Collect sputum specimens and document patient care accurately in the electronic medical record
• Collaborate with nurses, providers, and other members of the interdisciplinary neonatal and pediatric care team
• Float to other clinical units as needed while maintaining safe, high-quality patient care

Apply now for this Columbus, Ohio travel respiratory therapist opportunity and join a dedicated NICU healthcare team.

Benefits

401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision

Equal Opportunity

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity across our organization. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.