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Job description
American Traveler is seeking a travel Certified Respiratory Therapy - NICU for a travel job in Columbus, Ohio.
Job Description & Requirements
Specialty: Certified Respiratory Therapy - NICU
Discipline: Allied Health Professional
Start Date: 11/02/2026
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: Nov 2, 2026
Length: 13 weeks
Openings: 1
Description
American Traveler is seeking a Registered Respiratory Therapist for a NICU night shift position requiring NRP certification and NICU experience at a teaching hospital.
Details
Work in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU)
13-week assignment
Night shift, 3x12-hour shifts, 19:00-7:30
Epic charting system experience required
Assists with high-risk deliveries and inter-departmental neonatal transports
Requirements
Current Ohio Respiratory Therapy License required at time of submission (license required if applicable)
NRP certification required
CRT or RRT credential required
BLS certification required
Minimum 2 years of experience required
NICU experience required
High School diploma and College diploma/transcripts required, from an ACEN or CCNE accredited program
Experience with Nitric Oxide (iNO), Oscillator Ventilation, NAVA, Bubble CPAP, High-Flow Nasal Cannula, Neonatal Ventilator Management, and High-Risk Deliveries preferred
Skilled in CPAP/Nasal CPAP/BIPAP, intubation assist, oscillating and pressure/volume ventilators, and ventilator management
Experience with patient transport, including inter-departmental and ambulance transport
Additional Information
Provide respiratory care to neonatal patients including high-risk delivery support
Perform neonatal ventilator management using a variety of specialized equipment
Support inter-departmental and ambulance patient transports
First-time travelers are not accepted for this position
Locals accepted at the same rate
Former employees eligible for travel assignment after 6+ months away from the facility
Current employees at any Ohio State University hospital location are ineligible for this travel position
RTO must be submitted with application and built into the contract, limited to 7 days or less
2 professional references required, with at least 1 from a manager, director, or supervisor; charge RN acceptable for second reference; coworker references not accepted
Candidates must complete Ohio fingerprinting promptly after signing contract due to urgent state requirements
American Traveler Job ID #P- . Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36.0 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Travel Respiratory Therapist - Registered RT/RRT
About American Traveler
With over 25 years of experience, American Traveler has established a reputation for outstanding customer service. Our team ensures a smooth, worry-free experience for those starting on or expanding their travel nursing and allied careers.
With thousands of travel nursing and allied jobs nationwide, our attentive and approachable recruiters find positions that align perfectly with your career aspirations and personal requirements.
American Traveler offers exceptional benefits, including premium medical, dental, vision and life insurance beginning day one of your assignment, generous 401(k) match, substantial housing stipends, and more. Additionally, with 24/7 support and access to our in-house clinicians, you are assured confidence and comfort throughout your assignment.
With our team behind you, you can relax and enjoy a rewarding travel career.
Worksite address
columbus, OH, 43224, US
Who can apply
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