No salary listed — similar Respiratory Therapist roles pay ~$85k (median of 20 jobs)

5.1/10 work-life score · Above average in Respiratory Therapy — ranked against 3,687 active roles in this specialty

Steady Charge Respiratory Therapist - NICU

Respiratory Therapist Above average in Respiratory TherapyNo nightsFull-Time
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About the Role

NICU Respiratory Therapist, day shift 7a-7p. 36 hrs/week. Competitive benefits. Columbus, OH.

Join Nationwide Children's Hospital as a Respiratory Therapist – NICU, Day Shift in Columbus, Ohio, United States. 0.9 FTE, 36 hours per week Day shift, 7a-7p Competitive benefits package and pay based on experience level Check out our Respiratory Therapy video here: https://www. youtube.

Benefits & Compensation

  • Competitive Benefits Package

Work Schedule

  • Full-Time position.
  • Day shift only - no nights.

This position offers day shifts only. Work with Nationwide Children's Hospital in Columbus, Ohio, United States.

Key Responsibilities

The respiratory therapist specializes in promoting optimum cardiopulmonary function by assessing, educating, and treating patients with cardiopulmonary deficiencies. They implement evidence-based care plans and participate in interdisciplinary care models to ensure best patient outcomes.

Requirements

Candidates must hold an Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree from a CoARC-accredited program and be a Registered Respiratory Therapist. A current Ohio respiratory care license and AHA BLS certification are required, with potential requirements for PALS or NRP.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure

Certifications

BLSPALSNRP

Key Skills

Cardiopulmonary physiologyRespiratory carePatient assessmentCritical thinkingInterdisciplinary careClinical protocolsData collectionQuality improvementCommunication skillsInterpersonal skillsBiomedical technologyFamily centered approach

Respiratory Therapy Career Context

Of the 50 active Respiratory Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 2% are remote, 22% have no call, 30% require no weekends.

Respiratory Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is up 1.7% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).

The cost-of-living index for Ohio is 92.8 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 61.3% of Ohio clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Position Insights

AI ANALYSIS

This role scores 5.1/10 on work-life balance for Respiratory Therapist roles.

Career trajectory: This position offers advancement within 2-3 years. The compensation analysis shows this employer pays...

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About Nationwide Children's Hospital

Hospitals and Health Care
Columbus, OH
10,000+ employees

Benefits & Perks

Competitive Benefits Package