Registered Respiratory Therapist
Akron, OH
GHR Healthcare - Allied Health & Therapy
3x12 hrs

Travel Respiratory Therapist (RRT) in Akron, OH — 13-week hospital assignment, nights, competitive weekly pay. Join a collaborative hospital respiratory care team in Akron, Ohio and make a meaningful impact delivering high-quality pulmonary and respiratory care during this travel assignment.

Quick Job Snapshot

• Job Title: Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) / Travel Respiratory Therapist
• Assignment Type: Travel
• Location: Akron, Ohio (44304) — Akron healthcare / Ohio respiratory therapist jobs
• Setting: Hospital – Respiratory Care Unit
• Start Date: June 7, 2026
• End Date: September 5, 2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• Shift: 12-hour nights (7:00 PM – 7:30 AM), 3x12 schedule
• Hours per Week: 36
• Weekly Estimated Pay: $1,630 – $1,750

Job Requirements / Qualifications

• Graduate of an AMA- or CoARC-accredited Respiratory Therapy program
• Valid Ohio Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP) license required
• Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credential required
• BLS certification required upon submission
• Minimum 2 years recent RRT experience in a hospital setting (critical care, med-surg, or ED experience preferred)
• Ability to work 3x12-hour night shifts per week; dependable night shift availability
• Strong communication, teamwork, and patient education skills

Primary Responsibilities (Hospital Respiratory Care / Clinical)

• Confirm and clarify physician orders; assess appropriateness of respiratory therapy interventions to ensure quality patient care
• Provide ventilator management and mechanical ventilation support, including setup, monitoring, troubleshooting, and ventilator weaning per protocol
• Perform arterial blood gas (ABG) sampling and analysis, pulse oximetry monitoring, and document patient tolerance and response to therapy
• Deliver respiratory procedures per department protocols (airway management, aerosol therapies, chest physiotherapy)
• Respond to emergencies and actively participate in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and code situations
• Set up, maintain, disinfect, and troubleshoot respiratory equipment; administer medical gases and aerosolized medications as ordered
• Provide patient and family education on pulmonary disease management, treatment plans, and home respiratory care when appropriate
• Participate in interdisciplinary patient care teams, quality improvement initiatives, in-services, and maintain competency in respiratory care skills

Why Akron? Akron offers a vibrant community, parks, and cultural attractions—an excellent location for travel respiratory therapist jobs and healthcare professionals looking to experience Ohio healthcare. This travel RRT assignment provides hands-on hospital respiratory care experience and competitive weekly pay.

Apply now to join our respiratory care team in Akron, OH. Interested RRTs should submit credentials, Ohio RCP license, RRT verification, and BLS certification. Join our healthcare team today and advance your respiratory therapist career with this travel assignment!

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