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: 1

Description

American Traveler is seeking a Registered Respiratory Therapist for a night shift position at a teaching hospital requiring 2+ years of critical care experience and an active Ohio RRT license.

Details

• Night shift, 3x12-hour shifts (7:00 PM-7:30 AM), 36 hours per week
• Weekend shifts required
• Floating between campuses may be required
• Works in adult critical care and emergency department settings
• Performs ventilator management including BiPAP, CPAP, and weaning from mechanical ventilation
• Administers a range of respiratory medications and treatments including nebulizer therapy and inhaled steroids
• Performs airway management including extubation, suctioning, and tracheostomy care
• Utilizes high flow nasal cannula and trach collar oxygen therapy

Requirements

• Minimum 2 years of experience required
• RRT credential required
• BLS certification required
• Active Ohio state license required and must be in hand at time of consideration (pending not accepted) - license required if applicable
• High school diploma or official transcripts required
• College diploma/transcripts from ACEN or CCNE accredited program required
• Ability to interpret arterial blood gases (ABGs)
• Skilled in airway management, suctioning, and tracheostomy care

Additional Information

• Provides respiratory care within adult critical care and emergency department units
• First-time travelers will be considered for this role
• Local candidates accepted at the same rate
• Former employees eligible for travel assignment after 6+ months away from the facility
• Current employees are not eligible for travel positions at this facility
• Requires 2 professional references, with at least one from a manager, director, or supervisor; charge RN accepted as second reference; coworker references not accepted
• Requested time off must be submitted with application and built into the contract
• Ohio fingerprinting must be completed urgently upon signing contract due to compliance deadlines