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

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

Apply now for a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) travel job in Cleveland, Ohio, providing hospital-based respiratory care on 12-hour night shifts. Join a collaborative respiratory care team to support critical procedures, monitor patient progress, and promote safe, effective outcomes. Cleveland offers a welcoming mix of cultural attractions, local dining, green spaces, and convenient access to the region’s extensive healthcare community.

Travel Respiratory Therapist Job Details

• Location: Cleveland, Ohio
• Healthcare Setting: Hospital
• Assignment Type: 13-week travel respiratory therapy assignment
• Start Date: November 16, 2026
• End Date: February 15, 2027
• Schedule: 3 shifts per week
• Shift: 12-hour night shifts
• Hours: 36 hours per week
• Weekly Estimated Pay: $1,570–$1,680
• Openings: 4

Registered Respiratory Therapist Job Requirements

• At least 1 year of recent respiratory therapy experience, preferably in a hospital setting
• Current Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credential and authorization to practice in Ohio
• Current BLS and ACLS certifications
• Demonstrated proficiency with invasive and non-invasive mechanical ventilation, oxygen delivery systems, aerosol therapy, and nebulizer equipment
• Ability to perform respiratory assessments, recognize changes in patient condition, and communicate effectively with physicians and interdisciplinary care teams
• Strong documentation, organization, patient education, and independent clinical judgment skills

Respiratory Therapist Responsibilities

• Provide quality respiratory care and patient transport as medically prescribed and within the scope of professional practice
• Evaluate patients and recommend or implement appropriate respiratory treatment plans
• Administer prescribed ventilation, oxygenation, humidification, aerosol, and medication therapies
• Operate, monitor, and perform required set-up and self-testing of mechanical 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 bronchoscopy, percutaneous tracheostomy, chest tube placement, and other respiratory procedures
• Perform oximetry, capnography, arterial punctures, pulmonary function measurements, 12-lead EKGs, and basic arrhythmia recognition
• Provide chest drainage care, including PleurX catheter management when applicable
• Review relevant diagnostic information, document assessments and patient responses, and report results accurately
• Perform cardiopulmonary resuscitation in accordance with BLS and ACLS guidelines
• Educate patients and families about treatments, equipment, and discharge-related respiratory care
• Communicate patient updates during rounds and shift handoffs while collaborating with attending and pulmonary physicians
• Maintain accurate respiratory care records, charges, equipment checks, and required quality-control documentation

Apply now for this Registered Respiratory Therapist travel assignment and join a hospital respiratory care team in Cleveland, 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.