Travel RRT PICU job in Columbus, OH - Make $2,266 - $2,459/week

Aya Healthcare has an immediate opening for a Respiratory Therapist in the PICU in Columbus, OH. We’ll work with you to build the healthcare career of your dreams.

About the role

This is a 13-week assignment with night shifts (19:00 - 07:30), 3x12-hour schedule. Start date: 08/17/2026. Charting system: Epic.

Pay

$2,266.84 to $2,459.80 weekly (includes taxable wages and tax-free expense reimbursements).

Schedule

• 3x12-hour shifts (19:00 - 07:30)
• Assignment length: 13 weeks
• Start date: 08/17/2026

Requirements

• 1 year of experience
• Certifications: BLS, PALS, RRT

Skills

• Aerosol set up (mask, trach)
• Albuterol, Atrovent, Flovent, Pulmicort, Racemic epinephrine, Tobramycin
• Bag and mask ventilation
• BiPAP, CPAP, CPAP/Nasal CPAP/BIPAP, High Flow Nasal Cannula (HFNC)
• Chest Physiotherapy (including Vest)
• Cold therapy
• ET Tube management
• Extubation
• High frequency oscillator, Oscillating Ventilator, Pressure/Volume Ventilator
• Interpretation of Arterial Blood Gases (ABGs)
• Intubation Assist
• Metered Dose Inhaler (MDI)
• Nasal airway suctioning, Oral/nasal Suctioning
• Nitric Oxide (INo)
• Oral airway placement
• Pediatric Critical Care
• Pulmonary Hygiene
• Sputum specimen collection
• T-piece, Trach collar, Tracheostomy care/management
• Troubleshooting high pressure alarms
• Weaning from mechanical ventilation

Facility & Unit Information

• Facility Type: Children's Hospital
• Trauma Level: Level 1
• Magnet Facility: Yes
• Bed Count: 700
• Charting Experience: Required

Benefits

• Premium medical, dental, vision, and life insurance beginning day one of your assignment
• Insurance coverage retained for up to 24 days between assignments
• Generous 401(k) match
• Paid company housing (pet-friendly) or a generous housing stipend, if eligible
• Paid sick time (accrued at 1 hour per 30 hours worked, compliant with state/federal/local laws)
• Unlimited continuing education units online
• Licensure, relocation, and other reimbursements, when applicable
• Accurate, weekly pay
• 24/7 support team dedicated to your happiness on assignment

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