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

Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) travel contract in Cincinnati, Ohio offering full-time hospital night shifts, adult acute care, emergency services, and Level II NICU experience.

Join a collaborative respiratory care team in southeastern Cincinnati and make a meaningful impact across adult acute care, emergency services, and a Level II NICU. This on-site travel respiratory therapist contract offers consistent full-time night shifts, advanced respiratory equipment, and the opportunity to support patients across a varied hospital population. Cincinnati offers welcoming neighborhoods, green spaces, and convenient access to the city’s amenities.

RRT Travel Contract Job Details

• Location: Cincinnati, Ohio
• Weekly Estimated Pay: $1,730–$1,860
• Position Type: Travel respiratory therapist contract
• Start Date: November 2, 2026
• Contract Duration: 13 weeks
• Schedule: Full-time nights, 6:30 p.m.–7:00 a.m.
• Shifts per Week: 3
• Shift Duration: 12-hour nights
• Weekend Schedule: Every fourth weekend
• Hours: Approximately 36 hours per week
• Call and Float: None
• Scheduling Note: Blocked scheduling is not guaranteed
• Patient Population: Adult acute care, emergency department, and Level II NICU patients
• Facility Size: Approximately 320 beds

Registered Respiratory Therapist Job Requirements

• Current Respiratory Care Practitioner license in Ohio
• Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credential and National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC) credentialing
• Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification
• Respiratory therapy experience; two years is preferred but not required
• Experience in an acute care or hospital setting is preferred
• Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) and Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certifications are preferred
• Strong communication, organization, assessment, and patient education skills
• Ability to work collaboratively with patients, families, physicians, nurses, and other members of the interdisciplinary care team
• Ability to safely perform shift work, maneuver patient equipment, respond to alarms, and follow infection prevention and safety procedures

Travel Respiratory Therapist Responsibilities

• Assess patients, develop respiratory care plans, administer therapies, and evaluate treatment effectiveness
• Perform respiratory care procedures within the scope of Ohio licensure and professional practice
• Provide oxygen therapy, CPAP/BiPAP, high-flow oxygen, continuous aerosol treatments, incentive spirometry, chest physiotherapy, pulse oximetry, and ventilator management
• Operate and maintain respiratory equipment, including PB 980 ventilators, V60 BiPAP systems, cough-assist devices, Volara systems, chest vests, and Acapella devices
• Perform arterial blood gas punctures and testing, bedside pulmonary function testing, airway maneuvers, and related diagnostic procedures
• Respond to cardiopulmonary resuscitations and urgent respiratory events
• Monitor patient responses and recommend therapy modifications when clinically appropriate
• Educate patients and caregivers about respiratory conditions, inhaler use, oxygen therapy, aerosol treatments, incentive spirometry, and ventilator care
• Document assessments, treatments, patient responses, and ongoing care in the electronic health record
• Apply knowledge of EKGs, electronic monitoring, basic arrhythmias, chest imaging, and respiratory assessment principles
• Maintain equipment, supplies, quality standards, and infection control practices

Apply now for this Registered Respiratory Therapist travel contract and join a Cincinnati, Ohio hospital respiratory care team for a rewarding night shift opportunity.

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