Registered Respiratory Therapist – Neuro Diagnostics
Columbus, OH
GHR Healthcare
3x12 hrs

Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) – Travel Night Shift in Columbus, OH. 13-week hospital contract | RRT, ACLS & BLS required. Join a large academic medical center and advance your respiratory therapist career in Columbus, Ohio.

Work as a travel respiratory therapist at a busy hospital respiratory therapy unit in Columbus, Ohio (zip code 43210). This travel contract offers clinical growth, hands-on ventilator and critical care experience, and the chance to live in a city known for its arts, dining, and welcoming neighborhoods. Ideal for RRTs seeking hospital respiratory therapy jobs and night shift travel assignments in Ohio.

Job Details

• Weekly Estimated Pay: $1,660 – $1,780 (Competitive travel respiratory therapist pay)
• Location: Columbus, Ohio (43210) — Ohio respiratory therapist jobs
• Setting: Hospital – Respiratory Therapy Unit (acute care, med/surg, PCU)
• Contract Duration: 13 weeks
• Shift: Night Shift, 3 x 12-hour shifts per week (19:00 – 07:30)
• Hours per Week: 36
• Employment Type: Travel Contract (Travel Respiratory Therapist)
• Weekend Coverage: Required
• Floating: May be required between campuses

Job Requirements / Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of recent experience as a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) or respiratory therapist in acute care
• Valid Ohio state respiratory license required — Ohio license for respiratory therapists
• Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credential preferred
• ACLS and BLS certifications required (certified in Basic Life Support and Advanced Cardiac Life Support)
• High school diploma plus college diploma or official transcripts required
• Experience with Epic electronic medical record/charting system preferred
• Previous travel assignment experience preferred (travel respiratory therapist experience)
• Flu vaccine required (medical exemptions only)
• Ability to complete Ohio fingerprinting process promptly
• Two professional references, including one from a manager/director or formal leadership

Key Responsibilities — Respiratory Therapist / RRT

• Provide respiratory care to adult and geriatric patients on med/surg floors and PCU (hospital respiratory therapy)
• Manage mechanical ventilation and ventilator weaning; operate GE and Hamilton ventilators
• Perform procedures including aerosol setups, BiPAP/CPAP management, airway placement and suctioning, extubation, and pulmonary hygiene
• Interpret arterial blood gases (ABGs) and manage high flow nasal cannula (HFNC)
• Administer respiratory medications (Albuterol, Atrovent, Flovent, etc.) and collect sputum specimens
• Provide tracheostomy care and troubleshoot high-pressure alarms
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to optimize patient outcomes in critical care and step-down settings
• Float between campuses as needed to support hospital respiratory therapy coverage

Why Apply

• Gain hands-on hospital and critical care respiratory therapy experience in a large academic medical center
• Competitive weekly pay for travel respiratory therapist roles
• Enhance your resume with Epic EMR experience and advanced ventilator practice (GE, Hamilton)
• Live and work in Columbus, OH — a vibrant Midwestern city with cultural attractions and diverse neighborhoods

Take your respiratory therapist career to the next level in Columbus, Ohio. Apply now to join our healthcare team as a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) on a travel night shift contract. Submit your resume and references today — join our team and make a difference in patient care!

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