Registered Respiratory Therapist
Columbus, OH
American Traveler
3x12 hrs, Nights

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Sep 21, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is seeking a Registered Respiratory Therapist for a 13-week night shift assignment at a teaching hospital, requiring an active Ohio license and 2+ years of experience.

Details

• Respiratory/Neuro Diagnostics department in a hospital setting
• Adult critical care and emergency department patient population
• Uses GE ventilators and related respiratory equipment
• Night shift, 3x12-hour shifts (7:00 PM - 7:30 AM)
• Weekend work required
• Floating between campuses may be required

Requirements

• Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) certification preferred
• Active Ohio state license required in hand prior to consideration (license required if applicable)
• Minimum 2 years of experience required
• High school diploma and college diploma/transcripts required from an ACEN or CCNE accredited program
• BLS required
• ACLS and CRT preferred
• Skilled in ventilator management including BiPAP, CPAP, weaning, and troubleshooting alarms
• Experience with airway management including extubation, suctioning, and tracheostomy care
• Proficiency in medication administration and delivery systems including MDI, nebulizer, and aerosol setups
• Ability to interpret arterial blood gases (ABGs)

Additional Information

• Provide respiratory care services including ventilator management, airway management, and medication administration
• Perform pulmonary hygiene, sputum specimen collection, and oxygen therapy including high flow nasal cannula
• Candidates must complete Ohio fingerprinting requirements promptly after signing contract
• Two professional references required, with at least one from a manager, director, or supervisor; charge RN acceptable as second reference; coworker references not accepted
• Former employees eligible for travel assignment after 6 months away from the facility
• Current employees are ineligible to work as travelers at this facility
• Local candidates accepted at the same rate
• Requested time off must be submitted with contract and limited to 7 days or less
• Prior travel experience preferred but not required