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

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Oct 5, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 3

Description

American Traveler is seeking a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) for a night shift teaching hospital assignment requiring 2+ years of experience and an active Ohio state license.

Details

• Work within a hospital respiratory therapy unit performing neuro diagnostics
• Night shift schedule with 3x12-hour shifts from 19:00 to 7:30
• Weekend shifts required
• Floating between campuses may be required
• Uses GE ventilators
• Supports adult critical care and emergency department settings

Requirements

• Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) certification preferred
• Active Ohio state license required at time of submission (license required if applicable)
• BLS certification required
• ACLS and CRT certifications preferred
• High School Diploma and College Diploma/transcripts required
• Education must be from an ACEN or CCNE accredited program
• Minimum 2 years of experience required
• Experience with ventilator management including BiPAP, CPAP, weaning from mechanical ventilation, and troubleshooting high pressure alarms
• Skilled in airway management including extubation, nasal/oral airway placement, and oral/nasal suctioning
• Experience with tracheostomy care and management
• Proficient in interpretation of Arterial Blood Gases (ABGs)
• Experience with medication delivery via nebulizer, MDI, and aerosol setups
• Experience administering respiratory medications such as Albuterol, Atrovent, and other bronchodilators/steroids
• Experience with high flow nasal cannula and trach collar oxygen therapy
• Previous travel experience preferred

Additional Information

• Provide respiratory therapy and neuro diagnostic services within a teaching hospital environment
• Work as part of a critical care respiratory team supporting adult patients
• Perform pulmonary hygiene, sputum specimen collection, and airway suctioning as needed
• Two professional references required, with at least one from a manager or director and no coworker references accepted
• Former employees eligible for rehire as travelers after 6 months away from the facility
• Current employees are not eligible to work as travelers at this facility
• Local candidates accepted at the same pay rate
• RTO must be requested and built into the contract prior to submission, limited to 7 days or less
• Candidates must complete Ohio fingerprinting requirements promptly after signing contract due to strict compliance deadlines