Travel Respiratory Therapist - $1,980 per week

American Traveler is seeking a travel Registered Respiratory Therapist for a travel job in Columbus, Ohio.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Registered Respiratory Therapist
• Discipline: Allied Health Professional
• Start Date: 09/21/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, nights
• Employment Type: Travel

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Sep 21, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 2

Description

American Traveler is seeking a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) for a night shift position at a teaching hospital, requiring 2+ years of experience and an active Ohio state license.

Details

• Work in the Respiratory Therapy/Neuro Diagnostics unit at a hospital setting
• Night shift schedule with 3x12-hour shifts (7:00 PM to 7:30 AM)
• Weekend work required
• Floating between campuses may be required
• Uses GE ventilators
• 13-week assignment length

Requirements

• Minimum 2 years of experience as a Respiratory Therapist
• Active Ohio state RRT license required in hand prior to consideration (license required if applicable)
• Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) certification preferred
• Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT) certification preferred
• Current BLS certification required
• ACLS certification preferred
• High School Diploma and College Diploma/transcripts required
• Education must be from an ACEN or CCNE accredited program
• Experience with adult critical care and emergency department settings
• Skilled in ventilator management including BiPAP, CPAP, and weaning from mechanical ventilation
• Experience with airway management including extubation, suctioning, and tracheostomy care
• Experience with medication delivery systems and various respiratory medications
• Ability to interpret Arterial Blood Gases (ABGs)
• Previous travel experience preferred

Additional Information

• Provide respiratory care and neuro diagnostic services within a hospital setting
• Work involves ventilator management, airway care, and medication administration
• Candidates must complete Ohio fingerprinting requirements promptly after signing contract
• Candidates outside Ohio but within driving distance must travel to a fingerprinting location in-state as soon as possible after booking
• Candidates at extreme distances will receive a mailed fingerprinting packet to complete urgently upon receipt
• Two professional references required, with at least one from a manager, director, or supervisor; a Charge RN is acceptable as the second reference; coworker references are not accepted
• Former employees are eligible for a travel assignment once they have been away from the facility for 6 months or more
• Current employees are ineligible to be hired as a traveler at this facility
• Local candidates are accepted at the same rate
• RTO must be submitted and built into the contract, limited to 7 days or less

American Traveler Job ID #P-738693. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Travel Respiratory Therapist - Registered RT/RRT

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