Travel Registered Respiratory Therapist
Columbus, OH
GHR Healthcare - Allied Health & Therapy
3x12 hrs
$1,685/weekOverview
- Start Date11/16/2026
- Shift Breakdown3x12 hrs
- Duration13 weeks
- SettingHospital
Pay
Description
Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) needed for a 13-week travel assignment in Columbus, Ohio, providing hospital-based respiratory care on consistent 12-hour day shifts. Join a respiratory care team and make a meaningful impact caring for patients who require advanced respiratory support while using a broad range of respiratory therapy skills in a vibrant Columbus community.
Travel Respiratory Therapist Job Details
- Location: Columbus, Ohio
- Assignment Length: 13 weeks
- Start Date: November 16, 2026
- Weekly Estimated Pay: $1,590–$1,700
- Schedule: Three 12-hour day shifts per week
- Hours: 36 hours per week
- Healthcare Setting: Hospital respiratory care
- Position Type: Travel Registered Respiratory Therapist assignment
Registered Respiratory Therapist Job Requirements
- At least 1 year of recent respiratory therapy experience
- Current Respiratory Therapist license or professional credential valid for practice in Ohio
- Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification
- Demonstrated competency with invasive and non-invasive mechanical ventilation
- Ability to provide safe, effective patient care with minimal supervision
- Strong clinical judgment, communication, documentation, and patient education skills
Respiratory Therapist Responsibilities
- Evaluate patients, develop respiratory treatment recommendations, and provide prescribed respiratory care.
- Operate, monitor, and maintain invasive and non-invasive ventilators, oxygen delivery systems, aerosol devices, and nebulizers.
- Perform suctioning, chest physiotherapy, oximetry, capnography, pulmonary function testing, and arterial punctures as permitted by policy and scope of practice.
- Provide tracheostomy care, including routine and emergent tracheostomy tube insertion and removal.
- Assist with bronchoscopy, percutaneous tracheostomy, chest tube placement, endotracheal intubation, and other respiratory procedures.
- Perform 12-lead EKGs, recognize basic arrhythmias, and support cardiopulmonary resuscitation in accordance with BLS and ACLS guidelines.
- Provide patient and family education regarding treatments, equipment, medications, and discharge instructions.
- Transport patients into and out of the facility as medically prescribed and provide respiratory support during transport.
- Review relevant clinical information, document assessments and treatment responses accurately, and communicate changes to physicians and the care team.
- Complete equipment checks, support preventive maintenance, and report equipment concerns promptly.
Apply now for this Registered Respiratory Therapist travel assignment in Columbus, Ohio, and join a hospital respiratory care team dedicated to high-quality patient care.
Benefits401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision
Equal OpportunityWe 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.
Employer
GHR Healthcare - Allied Health & Therapy
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Columbus, OH
About
Columbus, Ohio, is a midwestern city best known for its diverse food scene, lively arts and culture and friendly Midwestern hospitality. The city has something to offer everyone, from the world-renowned Columbus Zoo and Aquarium to the interactive COSI science museum and research center. Columbus has an auspicious food scene, with excellent local restaurants like The Guild House and Wolf's Ridge Brewing. It’s also home to three professional sports teams, including the Columbus Blue Jackets (NHL), the Columbus Crew (MLS) and the Columbus Clippers (MiLB). The Downtown Arena District hosts these teams at the Nationwide Arena, Huntington Park and the Great American Ball Park. Columbus also lays claim to Ohio State University, one of the largest universities in the United States.
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