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Travel Respiratory Therapist - NICU RTAmerican Traveler Cleveland, Ohio, United States Position ID: P-767486 Position status: Open
Assignment type: travel
Shift: NightsLength (weeks): 13
Openings: 1Start date: 2026-11-09$2,324.64/week (estimated advertised weekly pay)
Description: American Traveler is seeking a Respiratory Therapist for a NICU/PICU/CVICU night shift position requiring NBRC credentialing, Ohio RRT license, and at least 2 years of pediatric critical care experience. Details Work within RRT-NICU, PICU, and CVICU units caring for pediatric patients High-acuity (level 4) NICU patient population Night shift, 3x12 or 4x12 hour shifts (19:00-07:30) May float to Shaker Children's Rehab, Fairview NICU, Akron NICU, and Hillcrest NICU8-13 week contract length depending on assignment
Requirements:
  • Minimum 2 years of experience in PEDS, PICU, and NICU requiredNBRC certification requiredBLS, Advanced NRP, and PALS certifications required
  • Ohio RRT license required in hand at time of submission (license required if applicable)
  • Active certifications required; no pending certs accepted
  • First-time travelers not considered
Additional Information:
  • Provide respiratory care and neuro diagnostics support to critically ill pediatric patients across NICU, PICU, and CVICU units
  • Smoke-free and nicotine-free facility with no exceptions
  • Negative 10-panel drug screen including nicotine/cotinine required within 12 months of start, updated annuallyCOVID-19 and flu vaccines required, with medical/religious exemptions only
  • Two fingerprinting processes required, including one onsite prior to start
  • Travelers expected to work every other holiday
  • Local candidates accepted at the same bill rate
  • Permanent and per diem candidates cannot return to Cleveland Clinic hospitals for 1 year from their previous end date
  • Assignments capped at 18 consecutive months, followed by a required 6-month break before returning to any Cleveland Clinic location

Also on the board Same function, level within a rung

Level

Senior

Salary

$2,324.64/week

Location

Akron, OH

Occupation

Respiratory Therapists

Industry

Specialty Hospitals

Posted

7 days ago

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