Travel RRT - NICU - $1,980 per week

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: 10/19/2026
• 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: Oct 19, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is seeking a Registered Respiratory Therapist for a NICU night shift position at a teaching hospital, requiring NICU experience and NRP certification.

Details

• NICU setting within a teaching hospital respiratory therapy unit
• Night shift schedule, 3x12 hours from 19:00 to 07:30
• Epic charting system experience required
• Involves neonatal/pediatric equipment and procedures including bubble CPAP, CPAP/nasal CPAP/BIPAP, oscillating and pressure/volume ventilators
• Assists with high-risk deliveries and intubation
• Performs inter-departmental neonatal transports and ambulance transport

Requirements

• Active Ohio Respiratory Therapy License required if applicable, must be in hand at time of submission
• CRT or RRT credential required
• NRP certification required
• BLS certification required
• Minimum 2 years of experience required
• NICU experience required
• High School and College diplomas/transcripts required
• Education must be from an ACEN or CCNE accredited program
• Experience preferred with nitric oxide (iNO), oscillator ventilation, NAVA, bubble CPAP, high-flow nasal cannula, neonatal ventilator management, and high-risk deliveries

Additional Information

• Works as part of the NICU respiratory care team managing critically ill neonatal patients
• Two professional references required, with at least one from a manager, director, or supervisor; a Charge RN is acceptable as the second reference; coworker references are not accepted
• Candidates must complete Ohio fingerprinting promptly after signing contract due to strict credentialing timelines
• Local candidates are accepted at the same rate
• Former employees are eligible for a travel assignment after being away from the facility for 6 months or more
• Current employees are ineligible to be hired as travelers at this facility
• RTO must be submitted and built into the contract, limited to 7 days or less
• First-time travelers may be considered for this role

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.