Travel RRT PICU job in Columbus, OH - Make $3,045 - $3,238/week

Aya Healthcare offers an immediate opening for a Respiratory Therapist in the Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU) in Columbus, OH.

About the Role

We’ll work with you to build the healthcare career of your dreams, whether you want a job close to home or across the country.

Pay

$3,045.32 to $3,238.24 weekly (includes taxable wages and tax-free expense reimbursements).

Schedule

• 13-week assignment
• Night shift: 19:00 – 07:30
• 4 x 12-hour shifts per week
• Start date: 08/17/2026
• 2 openings available

Responsibilities & Skills

• Aerosol set up (mask and trach)
• Albuterol, Atrovent, Flovent, Pulmicort, Racemic epinephrine, Tobramycin administration
• CPAP, BiPAP, and CPAP/Nasal CPAP/BiPAP management
• Extubation and intubation assistance
• Hand-held and Metered Dose Inhaler (MDI) administration
• High Flow Nasal Cannula (HFNC) and High frequency oscillator operation
• Interpretation of Arterial Blood Gases (ABGs)
• Nasal airway suctioning and oral/nasal suctioning
• Oral airway placement and bag-and-mask ventilation
• Pediatric critical care
• Pressure/Volume ventilator management, including troubleshooting high-pressure alarms and weaning from mechanical ventilation
• Nitric Oxide (INO) administration
• Oscillating ventilator operation
• Chest physiotherapy (including vest therapy)
• ET tube management
• Pulmonary hygiene and sputum specimen collection
• T-piece and trach collar management
• Tracheostomy care and management

Requirements

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

Facility & Unit Information

• Facility Type: Children’s hospital
• Trauma Level: Level 1
• Magnet Facility: Yes
• Bed Count: 700
• Charting System: Epic
• 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 housing stipend, if eligible
• Paid sick time in accordance with state, federal, and local laws (employees accrue one hour of paid sick leave for every 30 hours worked)
• Unlimited continuing education units online
• Licensure, relocation, and other reimbursements, when applicable
• Expert career guidance with a dedicated recruiter
• 24/7 support team dedicated to your happiness on assignment

Why Aya?

• Largest and most reliable job database with real-time updates
• Front-of-the-line access through direct facility relationships, often with quick or same-day offers
• Expedited licensing and streamlined compliance in all 50 states
• Industry-leading on-time start rate