Travel Registered Respiratory Therapist
Akron, OH
First Connect Health
3x12 hrs, Nights
Referral Bonus

🔥 36-HOUR NIGHT-SHIFT RESPIRATORY THERAPIST (RRT / CRT) CONTRACT – AKRON, OH

An immediate travel contract opening is available for an experienced Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) or Registry-Eligible Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT) in Akron, Ohio (Summit County). Operating within an acute care, all-adult Level I Trauma Center, this critical-priority opening features a steady 3x12 overnight schedule (19:00 PM – 07:30 AM / 7:00 PM – 7:30 AM, 36 hours guaranteed weekly). LEVEL I TRAUMA ACUITY! RRT PREFERRED, CRT REGISTRY-ELIGIBLE ACCEPTED! IMMEDIATE NOVEMBER START WITH HIGH EXTENSION POTENTIAL! LOCAL CANDIDATES WELCOME! The respiratory care team provides comprehensive cardiopulmonary support across adult critical care units, the emergency trauma pavilion, and medical-surgical floors. If you are a respiratory therapist skilled in mechanical ventilation management (PB 980 / PB 840), non-invasive BiPAP/CPAP ventilation (Philips V60), point-of-care blood gas analysis (Epoc), emergent intubation assist, and code response looking to earn $2,203/week with strong tax-free stipends in Ohio, this assignment is built for you!

💰 PRE-CALCULATED PAY PACKAGE

• Weekly Gross: $2,203.00
• Weekly Tax-Free Stipend: $1,267.00
• Hourly W2 Rate: $26.00/hr (36 regular hours)
• Overtime Rate: $39.00/hr
• (Local clinicians residing 39 miles and under accepted at an adjusted local bill structure).

📅 SHIFT & POSITION DETAILS

• Schedule: Night shifts, 3x12-Hours (19:00 PM – 07:30 AM / 7:00 PM – 7:30 AM).
• Guaranteed Hours: 36 regular hours guaranteed weekly.
• Assignment Duration: Initial contract through February 20, 2027 (targeted start: November 22, 2026; high probability of contract extension).
• On-Call Requirements: NO ON-CALL REQUIRED!
• Weekend & Holiday Coverage: Rotational weekend and holiday coverage per department operational schedule.
• Department Setting: Adult Inpatient Respiratory Care Services (Dept: Respiratory Care - Akron / 1300 63600).
• Clinical Scope & Specialty Care:
  • Acute adult inpatient respiratory care in a high-acuity Level I Trauma environment.
  • Mechanical ventilator initiation, mode adjustment, weaning protocols, and airway maintenance.
  • Non-invasive positive pressure ventilation (NIV) monitoring and mask optimization.
  • Point-of-care arterial blood gas (ABG) sampling and analysis.
  • Emergency response: Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (Code Blue), Level I trauma bay resuscitations, and emergent airway/intubation assistance.
  • Delivery of aerosolized medications, bronchodilator therapy, hyperinflation therapies, and airway clearance.
  • Patient transport ventilation and in-house procedure support.
• Primary Ventilators & Devices:
  • Invasive Mechanical Ventilators: Puritan Bennett PB 980, PB 840
  • Non-Invasive Ventilators: Philips Respironics V60
  • Transport Ventilators: ParaPAC Plus
  • Blood Gas Analysis: Epoc handheld blood analysis system

🚨 REQUISITE QUALIFICATIONS FOR SUBMISSION

• Experience: Minimum 1–2 years of dedicated acute care inpatient hospital respiratory therapy experience (Level I or II trauma center experience preferred).
• Credentials & Licensure (Must meet one of the following):
  • Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credential via NBRC, OR
  • Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT) credential via NBRC (must be registry-eligible with solid acute care experience).
  • Active Ohio Respiratory Care Professional (RCP) License in hand at submittal.
• Certifications Required at Submittal (Must be attached):
  • Basic Life Support (BLS) — American Heart Association (AHA) only.
  • Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) — AHA only.

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