Respiratory Therapist
Cincinnati, OH
HumanEdge Travel Healthcare
3x12 hrs, Days

Respiratory Therapist Travel Job Opportunity

Contract Length: 13 weeks
Weekly Hours: 36 hours/week
Start Date: January 16, 2026

Job Description

• Provide quality patient care delivering intensive respiratory care and patient transport as medically prescribed, within professional license scope and minimal supervision.
• Evaluate patients and recommend treatment plans.
• Educate patients on treatments, tests, and equipment, including discharge instructions.
• Perform physician-prescribed respiratory treatments using various ventilatory, oxygen, aerosol, and nebulizer devices.
• Conduct chest physiotherapy and suctioning (oropharyngeal, nasal, tracheal).
• Monitor patients using oximetry and capnography.
• Review chest x-rays for further evaluation needs.
• Perform 12-Lead EKG and basic arrhythmia recognition.
• Conduct pulmonary function studies (e.g., NIF, VC).
• Assist with respiratory procedures (bronchoscopy, percutaneous tracheostomy, chest tube placement).
• Manage chest drainage via PleurX catheter or similar devices.
• Provide tracheostomy care, including insertion and removal of tubes.
• Perform arterial puncture and assess ventilation efficiency.
• Follow lab policies for specimen handling and testing phases in moderate complexity labs.
• Perform CPR according to BLS and ACLS guidelines.
• Insert and remove endotracheal tubes using free hand or video laryngoscope techniques.
• Set up, maintain, and monitor mechanical ventilation equipment.
• Assist with equipment maintenance and repairs.
• Document treatments and patient responses accurately.
• Communicate effectively with attending and pulmonary physicians.
• Report information during shift hand-offs.
• Maintain accurate respiratory therapy billing and data entry.
• Float to multiple hospital locations as needed.

Requirements

• Current Ohio (OH) and Kentucky (KY) Respiratory Therapist Licenses required.
• BLS certification required prior to first shift.
• ACLS certification required prior to first shift.
• Active CRT or RRT credential from the National Board of Respiratory Care (NBRC) or state equivalent required.
• Must be able to float to all 3 surrounding hospitals.

Experience

• Years of Specialty Experience Required: Not explicitly stated; assume minimum standard for licensed Respiratory Therapist.
• Prior Travel Experience Required: Not specified.

This opportunity is suitable for Respiratory Therapists licensed in OH and KY who are comfortable working in multiple hospital settings and performing a wide range of respiratory care procedures.