Where Passion Meets Purpose

Join our Respiratory Care team to help children and families breathe easier every day.

At Nationwide Children’s Hospital, one of America’s top pediatric hospitals and ranked among the nation’s top ten in pulmonary medicine, you’ll be more than a therapist. You'll be a lifesaver. From children with cystic fibrosis or asthma to premature newborns in the NICUand critically ill patients in the PICU, your skills and compassion make all the difference.

What You’ll Find Here

  • Comprehensive Orientation & Support 
    All new respiratory therapists start with a 14-week orientation designed to build confidence and skill. New graduates can also join our Respiratory Therapy Residency, which includes guided classroom learning, simulation, mentorship and peer support.
  • Career Growth Pathways 
    Advance into roles such as ECMO Specialist, Transport RT, Simulation Educator, Clinical Leader or Advanced Practice Respiratory Therapist. Nationwide Children’s is one of only two hospitals in the country offering APRT education and clinicals.
  • Education Benefits 
    Tuition reimbursement, NBRC exam reimbursement and professional development opportunities are built into our culture.

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About Respiratory Therapy

Respiratory therapists at Nationwide Children’s are trusted experts and essential members of the care team. You'll work in one of the nation’s top pediatric hospitals, ranked among the top ten for pulmonary medicine.

Areas of Care

Choose the environment that inspires you most:

  • NICU – Care for premature infants and support high-risk deliveries in a 130-bed unit.
  • PICU – Treat critically ill patients in two intensive care units with 54 total beds.
  • Cardiac/CTICU – Provide advanced pre- and post-operative care, including heart and lung transplants.
  • Pulmonary – Manage cystic fibrosis, asthma and tracheotomy patients in a 24-bed inpatient unit.
  • CORE – Work in the ED, OR, PACU, cath lab and rehab, caring for patients of all ages.
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Benefits

We’re committed to supporting you inside and outside of work:

  • Competitive pay plus sign-on bonuses ($7,000 for experienced RTs, $5,000 for new grads).
  • Health, dental and vision coverage starting on day one.
  • Pension plan, retirement match and hospital savings program.
  • PTO, disability coverage and life insurance.
  • Extra perks like on-site child care, 24/7 fitness center, adoption assistance and even pet insurance.

Growth and Development

Your career doesn’t stop at bedside care. We offer advancement opportunities like

  • Pathways into advanced roles like ECMO Specialist, Transport RT, Simulation Educator, Clinical Leader and APRT (one of only two programs in the U.S.).
  • Annual $4,000 Respiratory Care Scholarships for students with a passion for pediatrics.
  • Tuition reimbursement and NBRC exam reimbursement to keep your credentials strong.
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For the past decade, Nationwide Children’s has repeatedly earned awards for excellence in pediatric care, nursing and research.


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Are you interested in joining our award-winning team but not ready to apply yet? We're here to answer any questions you may have about the role, the application process or what it's like to work at Nationwide Children's. Fill out the form below, and our team will get back to you within two business days.