RRT
Columbus, OH
American Traveler
3x12 hrs, Nights

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Nov 16, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

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

Details

• Respiratory Therapy unit within a hospital setting
• Night shift, 3x12-hour shifts (7:00 PM-7:30 AM), 36 hours per week
• Weekend work required
• Floating between campuses may be required
• Works in Adult Critical Care and Emergency Department settings

Requirements

• Active BLS certification required
• RRT certification required (CRT accepted only if RRT not held, not both)
• Active Ohio state license required in hand at time of consideration (not pending)
• License required if applicable
• Minimum 2 years of experience required
• High school diploma or official transcripts required during compliance process
• Education must be from an ACEN or CCNE accredited program
• Experience with ventilator management including BiPAP, CPAP, and weaning from mechanical ventilation
• Experience with airway management including extubation, suctioning, and tracheostomy care
• Experience with arterial blood gas (ABG) interpretation
• Experience with various medication delivery systems and administration including nebulizers, aerosol setups, and oxygen therapy

Additional Information

• First-time travelers will be considered for this position
• Provide respiratory care services including ventilator management, airway management, and medication administration
• Responsible for pulmonary hygiene, sputum specimen collection, and ABG interpretation
• Ohio fingerprinting process must be completed urgently upon contract signing, with candidates outside Ohio required to travel for fingerprinting or complete a mailed fingerprinting packet
• RTO must be submitted with application and built into the contract, limited to 7 days or less
• Two professional references required, with at least one from a manager, director, or supervisor-level leadership position; Charge RN acceptable for second reference; coworker references not accepted
• Former employees eligible for travel assignment after 6 months away from the facility
• Current employees are ineligible for travel positions at this facility
• Local candidates accepted at the same rate as travelers