Pediatric Respiratory Therapist
Cleveland, OH
GHR Healthcare - Allied Health & Therapy
3x12 hrs

Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) – Pediatrics | Travel Respiratory Therapist | Cleveland, OH

Travel RRT – Pediatrics in Cleveland, OH: 13-week travel assignment caring for PICU/NICU patients in University Circle. Competitive pay and great experience—apply now.

Job Details

• Location: Cleveland, OH 44106 – University Circle neighborhood (Cleveland healthcare opportunity)
• Assignment Type: Travel Respiratory Therapist / Travel RRT
• Start Date: May 3, 2026
• End Date: August 1, 2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• Shift: 07:00 AM – 07:30 PM (12-hour day shifts)
• Guaranteed Hours: 36 hours per week
• Weekly Estimated Pay: $1,520 – $1,640
• Number of Positions: 2

Qualifications / Job Requirements

• Active Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credential
• Valid Ohio Respiratory Care Professional license (required)
• Minimum 1 year recent pediatric or neonatal respiratory therapy experience (PICU, NICU preferred)
• Current BLS certification; NRP preferred
• Ability to complete onboarding: health screenings, background checks, skills checklists
• Strong communication, teamwork, and critical thinking skills for fast-paced pediatric care

Responsibilities – Pediatric & Neonatal Respiratory Care

• Provide comprehensive respiratory care for pediatric and neonatal patients across PICU, NICU, Pediatric Cardiac ICU, Trach/Vent unit, ED, and Women's Respiratory Care
• Manage and monitor mechanical ventilation, CPAP/BiPAP/NIMV, and high-acuity respiratory support
• Assist with airway management: suctioning, tracheostomy care, manual ventilation, and intubation support
• Administer and educate on aerosol therapies, MDI/DPI, and holding chamber techniques
• Perform airway clearance therapies including PEP, oscillatory PEP, and high-frequency chest wall oscillation
• Obtain, analyze, and interpret blood gases and assist with ventilator adjustments per protocols
• Implement clinical practice guidelines for asthma, cystic fibrosis, respiratory distress syndrome (RDS), and bronchopulmonary dysplasia (BPD) prevention
• Participate in rapid response, transport teams, and multidisciplinary rounds to optimize patient outcomes
• Collaborate closely with physicians, APPs, nurses, and allied health staff in pediatric respiratory care

Why Join This Cleveland Travel Assignment

• Hands-on pediatric and neonatal experience at a leading hospital in Cleveland (great for RRTs specializing in pediatrics)
• Competitive weekly pay and professional development opportunities
• Work with a multidisciplinary pediatric critical care team in University Circle
• Ideal travel respiratory therapist role for RRTs seeking short-term clinical experience in PICU/NICU

How to Apply

If you are a licensed RRT with pediatric/neonatal experience and want to join a dedicated pediatric respiratory care team in Cleveland, apply now. Submit your resume and current certifications—we review applications daily. Join our healthcare team today and make an impact in pediatric respiratory care.

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.