Travel Registered Respiratory Therapist
Akron, OH
Encode INC
3x12 hrs, Nights
Referral Bonus

Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT)
 

Location: Akron, Ohio 44304
Facility: Akron Campus
Department: Respiratory Care – Akron
Job Type: Long-Term Contract Assignment
Duration: September 27, 2026 – December 26, 2026
Shift: 7:00 PM – 7:30 AM | Night Shift
Openings: 1
Experience Required: 2+ Years
Interview: Required
ASAP Start: Yes
Critical/Hot Job: Yes
 

Position Overview

We are seeking an experienced Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) to join the Respiratory Care team at an adult acute-care, Level 1 Trauma Center in Akron, Ohio. The ideal candidate will have strong clinical experience, excellent assessment and critical-thinking skills, and the ability to provide high-quality respiratory care in a fast-paced hospital environment.
 

The position primarily supports adult acute-care patients and requires proficiency with respiratory therapy procedures, emergency response, ventilator management, and patient monitoring.
 

Key Responsibilities

• Review and confirm physician orders and assess patients to determine the appropriateness of prescribed respiratory therapies.
• Provide safe, effective, and patient-centered respiratory care in accordance with department policies and clinical protocols.
• Assess, evaluate, document, and monitor patients' tolerance and response to respiratory treatments and therapies.
• Recognize and communicate unusual patient reactions or changes in condition to physicians, nurses, and other appropriate healthcare professionals.
• Perform a variety of respiratory and pulmonary procedures according to established policies and protocols.
• Respond promptly to respiratory emergencies and participate in cardiopulmonary resuscitation and other emergency interventions.
• Administer medical gases and respiratory medications as ordered.
• Set up, operate, troubleshoot, and maintain respiratory care equipment.
• Support mechanical and non-invasive ventilation needs as appropriate to the patient's condition.
• Explain respiratory treatments and procedures to patients and address questions or concerns.
• Maintain a safe environment for patients, visitors, and healthcare staff.
• Promote positive patient experiences through professional and compassionate interactions.
• Complete accurate documentation in the electronic medical record and appropriate billing information for services provided.
• Participate in interdisciplinary patient care teams and quality improvement initiatives.
• Contribute to the development and improvement of respiratory care policies, procedures, and clinical practices.
• Participate in educational activities for patients, families, students, healthcare professionals, and the community.
• Attend department in-services, meetings, and professional education activities to maintain current clinical knowledge.
• Maintain competency and proficiency in respiratory care skills in accordance with regulatory and organizational requirements.

Required Qualifications

• Current Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credential.
• Minimum 2 years of respiratory therapy experience.
• Current BLS certification.
• ACLS certification.
• Current/active respiratory therapy license or credential applicable to the assignment.
• Previous experience in an acute-care hospital environment.
• Strong clinical assessment, critical-thinking, communication, and documentation skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a high-acuity, Level 1 Trauma Center environment.
• Epic experience is required.

CRT Consideration

RRT is preferred; however, CRT candidates may be considered if they are Registry Eligible and possess appropriate respiratory care experience.

Equipment Experience

Experience with the following equipment is preferred:

• PB 980 ventilators
• PB 840 ventilators
• V60 non-invasive ventilators
• EPOC handheld blood gas analyzer
• ParaPacPlus transport ventilator

Compliance Requirements

Selected candidates will be required to complete applicable facility onboarding and compliance requirements, which may include:

• Summa competency examination
• Summa skills checklist
• Summa core competencies
• License and credential verification
• Fit testing
• Health statement
• TB/PPD screening
• Drug screening
• Required immunization documentation
• Background and exclusion checks
• Education verification
• Professional references
• Government-issued identification

Additional Assignment Information

• RTO: Maximum of 7 days.
• Interview: Required prior to placement.
• Candidates should provide available interview dates and times with submission.
• The facility is currently accepting candidates for a September 27 or October 4 start date.
• This is a night-shift, long-term assignment supporting adult acute-care patients.

Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate is a highly skilled and adaptable respiratory therapist with at least two years of acute-care experience, strong ventilator and emergency-response capabilities, Epic experience, and a commitment to delivering safe, compassionate, and evidence-based respiratory care.