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

Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) Travel Contract – Hospital Job in Sylvania, Ohio

Join a hospital-based respiratory care team as a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) in Sylvania, Ohio, and make a meaningful impact caring for patients with complex cardiopulmonary needs. This 13-week respiratory therapy travel contract offers consistent 12-hour night shifts, a 36-hour workweek, and the opportunity to apply your expertise across acute care and critical care respiratory services. Located near Toledo, Sylvania offers a welcoming community with convenient access to parks, dining, shopping, cultural attractions, and greater Toledo amenities.

RRT Travel Job Details

• Position: Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT)
• Job Type: Hospital respiratory therapy travel contract
• Setting: Hospital; acute and critical care
• Location: Sylvania, Ohio, near Toledo
• Contract: 13 weeks
• Start Date: October 26, 2026
• Schedule: 3 night shifts per week; 12-hour nights
• Hours: 36 hours per week
• Openings: 2
• Weekly Estimated Pay: $1,570–$1,680

Registered Respiratory Therapist Job Requirements

• At least 1 year of recent respiratory therapy experience in a hospital or comparable acute-care setting
• Registered Respiratory Therapist credential or equivalent respiratory therapy certification
• Active authorization to practice as a respiratory therapist in Ohio
• Current BLS and ACLS certifications
• Demonstrated competency with invasive and non-invasive mechanical ventilation, oxygen delivery systems, aerosol therapy, and nebulizer equipment
• Strong respiratory assessment, communication, documentation, and patient-education skills
• Ability to work independently, collaborate with physicians and clinical teams, and provide safe respiratory care during overnight shifts

Respiratory Therapy Responsibilities

• Evaluate patients, assess respiratory status, and recommend or implement appropriate respiratory treatment plans within the scope of practice
• Administer physician-prescribed respiratory treatments, including ventilation, oxygenation, humidification, aerosol therapy, and medication delivery
• Operate, set up, test, maintain, and monitor invasive and non-invasive ventilators and other respiratory equipment
• Perform suctioning, chest physiotherapy, tracheostomy care, endotracheal tube insertion and removal, and related airway procedures according to policy
• Assist with respiratory procedures such as bronchoscopy, percutaneous tracheostomy, and chest tube placement
• Perform oximetry, capnography, arterial puncture, pulmonary function measurements, 12-lead EKGs, and basic arrhythmia recognition
• Provide chest drainage through PleurX catheters or similar devices when indicated
• Review relevant diagnostic information, including chest imaging, and communicate findings to the appropriate clinical team
• Respond to emergencies and perform cardiopulmonary resuscitation in accordance with BLS and ACLS guidelines
• Transport patients into and out of the facility as medically prescribed and provide respiratory support during transport
• Explain treatments, tests, equipment, and home-care instructions to patients and families
• Document assessments, treatments, patient responses, charges, test results, and shift-to-shift handoff information accurately
• Communicate effectively with attending and pulmonary physicians regarding treatment effectiveness and patient progress

Apply now for this Registered Respiratory Therapist travel contract in Sylvania, Ohio, near Toledo, and join a hospital respiratory care 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.