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

Travel Respiratory Therapist (RRT) Jobs – Hospital Assignment in Columbus, Ohio

Apply now for a 13-week travel Respiratory Therapist (RRT) assignment in Columbus, Ohio, providing critical hospital-based respiratory care on the day shift. Join a collaborative healthcare team and support patients requiring evaluation, treatment, monitoring, ventilation support, and airway management. Columbus offers the energy of Ohio’s state capital, a welcoming community, and convenient access to cultural attractions, dining, parks, and outdoor activities.

Travel Respiratory Therapist Job Details

• Job Title: Travel Respiratory Therapist (RRT)
• Location: Columbus, Ohio
• Healthcare Setting: Hospital
• Weekly Estimated Pay: $1,500–$1,620
• Start Date: November 16, 2026
• Assignment Duration: 13-week travel assignment
• Schedule: Day shift; three 12-hour shifts per week, approximately 36 hours weekly
• Work Arrangement: On-site

Respiratory Therapist Job Requirements

• Current Respiratory Therapist credential and authorization to practice in Ohio
• At least 1 year of professional respiratory therapy experience in a hospital or clinical setting
• Current BLS and ACLS certification, as required by facility policy
• Demonstrated competency with invasive and non-invasive mechanical ventilation
• Ability to perform airway management, suctioning, arterial puncture, blood gas evaluation, and cardiopulmonary monitoring
• Strong clinical judgment, communication skills, and ability to work effectively with minimal supervision

Hospital Respiratory Therapist Responsibilities

• Evaluate patients, develop or recommend respiratory treatment plans, and assess responses to therapy.
• Administer prescribed respiratory treatments using ventilators, oxygen and aerosol devices, nebulizers, humidification systems, and related equipment.
• Operate, monitor, and maintain invasive and non-invasive mechanical ventilation equipment, including completing equipment setup and self-testing.
• Perform airway management procedures, including endotracheal intubation, tracheostomy care, tube insertion and removal, and emergency airway support.
• Provide suctioning, chest physiotherapy, secretion-clearance treatments, and drainage procedures when indicated.
• Perform oximetry, capnography, arterial puncture, pulmonary function measurements, 12-lead EKGs, and basic arrhythmia recognition.
• Assist with respiratory-related procedures such as bronchoscopy, percutaneous tracheostomy, and chest tube placement.
• Provide patient and family education regarding treatments, equipment, and respiratory care needs during discharge planning.
• Support patient transport into and out of the facility when medically indicated.
• Review relevant clinical information, document assessments and treatments accurately, and communicate patient status during care transitions.
• Perform cardiopulmonary resuscitation in accordance with current BLS and ACLS guidelines.
• Help maintain respiratory equipment, report maintenance needs, and follow applicable safety, quality, and documentation policies.

Apply now for this travel Respiratory Therapist opportunity in Columbus, Ohio, and join a hospital healthcare team committed to high-quality 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.