Travel Registered Respiratory Therapist
Cincinnati, OH
GHR Healthcare
3x12 hrs

Now hiring an experienced Respiratory Therapist (RRT) for a 13-week travel contract in Cincinnati, OH — night shift, competitive weekly pay, and opportunities for critical care experience. Located in the heart of Cincinnati, the 45219 area offers a vibrant urban atmosphere, renowned dining, arts, and entertainment options, as well as a thriving healthcare community with access to leading hospitals and medical centers. Ideal for RRTs seeking travel RT jobs or hospital respiratory therapist roles in the Greater Cincinnati healthcare market.

Job Highlights

• Position: Respiratory Therapist (RRT) / Registered Respiratory Therapist
• Location: Cincinnati, OH (45219) — travel RT assignment in the Cincinnati market
• Weekly Estimated Pay: $1,570 - $1,680
• Assignment Duration: 13 weeks
• Shift: 12-hour night shifts (3 shifts per week) — Night Shift Respiratory Therapist
• Hours per Week: 36
• Employment Type: Travel Contract (Travel Respiratory Therapist / Travel RT)
• Licensure: OH and KY license preferred (licensed respiratory therapist)
• Float Requirement: Willingness to float within the Cincinnati market required

Required Qualifications

• Current RRT credential (Registered Respiratory Therapist) — NBRC credential preferred
• Valid state license for Ohio (OH); Kentucky (KY) license preferred
• Minimum 1 year of clinical experience as a Respiratory Therapist; critical care / ICU experience a plus
• BLS and ACLS certification required
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a multidisciplinary hospital team
• Strong patient communication, education, and documentation skills

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver comprehensive respiratory care and patient transport per physician orders in a hospital setting
• Manage ventilator settings, perform ventilator management and weaning protocols, and monitor ventilation efficiency
• Perform arterial blood gas sampling and interpretation, oximetry and capnography monitoring
• Conduct physician-prescribed treatments using ventilators, oxygen therapy, aerosol devices, and nebulizers
• Provide chest physiotherapy, suctioning, tracheostomy care, and assist with chest tube management
• Assist with bronchoscopy procedures and other pulmonary procedures as directed
• Perform 12-lead EKGs, basic arrhythmia recognition, and pulmonary function testing
• Insert and remove endotracheal tubes, set up respiratory equipment, and ensure proper equipment operation and safety
• Maintain accurate records of treatments, patient response, billing/charging for respiratory therapy, and follow lab specimen handling policies
• Participate in shift hand-offs, communicate therapy effectiveness to physicians, and respond to code events per BLS/ACLS protocols
• Provide patient and family education on respiratory treatments, equipment, and discharge instructions

Why Join This Travel RT Opportunity?

• Gain valuable hospital and critical care experience in a vibrant Cincinnati healthcare setting
• Competitive weekly pay and structured 13-week travel contract
• Opportunity to work with an experienced multidisciplinary team and expand your clinical skills

Apply now to be considered for this Respiratory Therapist (RRT) travel contract in Cincinnati, OH. Join our healthcare team today and advance your career with meaningful hospital respiratory care experience.

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