Registered Respiratory Therapist
Columbus, OH
GHR Healthcare
3x12 hrs

Travel Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) – Columbus, OH (13-week)

Travel RRT opportunity in Columbus, OH — 13-week night-shift hospital respiratory therapist position at a large academic medical center (43210). Join a skilled respiratory therapy team providing critical care and ventilator management for adult and geriatric patients.

Job Details

• Weekly Estimated Pay: $1,660 – $1,780
• Location: Columbus, Ohio (43210) — Ohio respiratory therapy jobs / Columbus healthcare jobs
• Setting: Hospital – Respiratory Therapy Unit (large academic medical center)
• Contract Duration: 13 weeks (May 18, 2026 – August 17, 2026)
• Shift: Night Shift, 3x12-Hour Shifts (19:00 – 07:30)
• Hours per Week: 36
• Weekend Coverage: Required
• Floating: May be required between campuses
• Equipment: GE ventilators; experience with mechanical ventilation and ventilator management preferred

Qualifications / Job Requirements

• At least 2 years of clinical experience as a Respiratory Therapist; critical care or med/surg experience preferred
• Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) certification preferred
• Active Ohio state license required
• BLS and ACLS certifications required
• High School Diploma and College Diploma or transcripts required
• Experience with Epic electronic charting system (clinical documentation)
• Previous travel respiratory therapist experience preferred (travel RT jobs)
• Ability to provide two professional references (one from a manager/director or formal leadership)
• Flu vaccine required (medical exemptions only)

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality respiratory care to adult and geriatric patients in med/surg and progressive care units (PCU)
• Set up and manage aerosol therapies, BiPAP, CPAP, and high-flow nasal cannula (HFNC)
• Perform airway placement and suctioning (oral/nasal) and provide tracheostomy care
• Interpret arterial blood gases (ABGs) and assist with respiratory assessments
• Manage ventilators, troubleshoot high-pressure alarms, and perform mechanical ventilation weaning
• Collect sputum specimens and perform pulmonary hygiene procedures
• Float between campuses as needed and support unit staffing needs
• Maintain accurate clinical documentation using Epic and adhere to hospital policies and infection control (vaccination requirements)

Why This Travel Respiratory Therapist Job?

• Work at a large academic medical center in Columbus, OH with advanced respiratory care technology
• Hands-on critical care and ventilator management experience — great for career growth
• Competitive weekly pay for travel respiratory therapist positions
• Opportunity to join a collaborative respiratory therapy team and gain experience across campuses

Apply now to be considered for this Travel Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) position in Columbus, Ohio. Submit your resume, current Ohio license, certifications, and two professional references to join our healthcare team today.

Benefits

401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision

Equal Opportunity

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity across our organization. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.