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

Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) Travel Job in Columbus, Ohio

Join a collaborative respiratory therapy team as a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) on a 13-week hospital travel assignment in Columbus, Ohio. Provide adult and geriatric respiratory care on night shifts at a large academic medical center while gaining experience across medical-surgical and progressive care units.

RRT Travel Job Details

• Location: Columbus, Ohio
• Healthcare Setting: Large academic hospital; medical-surgical floors and progressive care unit
• Weekly Estimated Pay: $1,660–$1,780
• Start Date: November 16, 2026
• Assignment Duration: 13 weeks
• Schedule: 3 shifts per week; 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12-hour night shifts, approximately 7:00 p.m. to 7:30 a.m.
• Weekend Requirement: Weekend coverage is required
• Patient Population: Adult and geriatric patients
• Electronic Medical Record: Epic
• Additional Details: Floating between nearby campuses may be required

Registered Respiratory Therapist Job Requirements

• Minimum of 2 years of professional respiratory therapy experience
• Current Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credential; Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT) may be accepted where applicable
• Active Ohio respiratory care license in hand at the time of application
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
• Experience caring for adult critical care, medical-surgical, or progressive care patients
• High school diploma or official high school transcripts required during the credentialing process
• Ability to work night shifts, weekends, and a floating assignment as needed
• Seasonal flu vaccination required; medical exemptions may be considered

Respiratory Therapist Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive respiratory care to adult and geriatric patients across medical-surgical and progressive care units
• Assess respiratory status and interpret arterial blood gases to guide patient treatment
• Administer aerosolized and inhaled medications, including bronchodilators, inhaled steroids, and specialty therapies
• Manage oxygen delivery devices, high-flow nasal cannula, CPAP, BiPAP, tracheostomy collars, and T-piece systems
• Support mechanical ventilation management, ventilator weaning, extubation, and troubleshooting of high-pressure alarms
• Perform airway placement, oral and nasal suctioning, tracheostomy care, pulmonary hygiene, and sputum specimen collection
• Respond to respiratory emergencies in the emergency department and inpatient units
• Collaborate with nurses, physicians, and other members of the interdisciplinary healthcare team
• Document respiratory assessments, treatments, and patient responses accurately in Epic

Enjoy the welcoming neighborhoods, lively arts scene, parks, and diverse dining of Columbus while advancing your respiratory therapy career. Apply now for this Registered Respiratory Therapist travel assignment in Ohio.

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.