Hospital | Registered Respiratory Therapist | 13-Week Travel RRT Contract – Columbus, OH

Travel Respiratory Therapist (RRT) – Pediatric Hospital Assignment in Columbus, Ohio

Are you a Respiratory Therapist (RRT) looking for a pediatric respiratory therapy travel job in Columbus, Ohio? Join a highly specialized pediatric care team for a 13-week travel assignment supporting infants, children, and adolescents with complex respiratory and cardiac needs. This is an excellent opportunity for a pediatric RT who thrives in advanced clinical settings, values cross-unit collaboration, and wants to make a meaningful impact every day.

Located in the heart of Columbus healthcare, this travel assignment offers the energy of a vibrant metropolitan area with convenient access to dining, entertainment, parks, and family-friendly neighborhoods.

Job Details

• Setting: Pediatric hospital / inpatient respiratory care
• Assignment Type: Travel respiratory therapist job
• Location: Columbus, Ohio
• Duration: 13 weeks
• Start Date: 10/05/2026
• Shift: Day shift, 3x12-hour schedule (07:00 - 19:30)
• Hours Per Week: 36
• Estimated Weekly Pay: $1,890 - $2,030
• Orientation: 36 hours
• Schedule Notes: Weekend coverage required; floating to other units is expected
• Unit Focus: Pediatric respiratory care with exposure to NICU, PICU, ED, pulmonary, and general floors
• Environment: Care for pediatric and adolescent patients with complex respiratory and cardiac conditions

Job Requirements

• Current Ohio Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) license in hand
• BLS and PALS certifications required
• At least 1 year of respiratory therapy experience required; 2 years preferred
• Some NICU experience required; limited NICU experience will be considered
• Experience with pediatric and critical care respiratory support strongly preferred
• Proficiency with Epic charting preferred
• Ability to provide 2 professional references, including at least 1 manager or supervisor
• Comfortable floating across multiple units as needed
• Must be able to support a high-acuity patient population and adapt quickly to changing clinical needs
• Strong experience with respiratory equipment and therapies, including ventilator management and advanced pediatric modalities

Responsibilities

• Deliver respiratory care to infants, children, and adolescents with complex medical needs
• Perform and support advanced respiratory therapies, including aerosol treatments, CPAP/BiPAP, tracheostomy care, suctioning, and airway support
• Assist with intubation and manage ventilator-related therapies as clinically appropriate
• Support care for patients with congenital or acquired heart disease, heart failure, transplant history, and trach/vent dependence
• Provide care using specialized equipment and modalities such as V60, HFOV, SiPAP, nitric oxide, IPV, and Metaneb
• Collaborate closely with interdisciplinary teams to support safe, effective patient outcomes
• Float to general floors, ED, NICU, PICU, and pulmonary units based on staffing needs
• Maintain accurate documentation and follow established clinical protocols
• Respond confidently in a high-acuity pediatric environment with professionalism and flexibility

Apply now to join a leading pediatric healthcare team in Columbus, Ohio and take the next step in your travel respiratory therapy career.

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.