Travel Respiratory Therapist - $1,729 per week

Jackson HealthPros is seeking a travel Respiratory Therapist for a travel job in Newark, Ohio.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Respiratory Therapist
• Discipline: Allied Health Professional
• Start Date: 06/01/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours
• Employment Type: Travel

We’re hiring an experienced Respiratory Therapist for a local healthcare provider where you’ll be responsible for assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating the treatment, care, and needs of patients with breathing disorders

Minimum Requirements:

• Associate or bachelor’s degree from a Respiratory Therapy or Cardiopulmonary Science program
• Current state license in good standing with the State License Board
• One year experience as an RRT
• BLS certification
• Current RRT credential required by client.
• Experience with mechanical ventilation management, invasive and non-invasive ventilation required.
• Experience performing arterial blood gas collection and interpretation.
• Familiarity with capnography and oximetry monitoring required.
• Experience with tracheostomy care and endotracheal intubation preferred.
• Experience in an acute care hospital setting required. Preference given to candidates with prior critical care or ICU experience.

Apply now and one of our recruiters will reach out with the details to see if this is the right fit for you.

Assignment Details

• Facility Type: Hospital
• Shift Name: Nights
• Shift Details: Night (3x12)
• Duration: 13 Week assignment
• Must be able to perform duties including patient transport, ventilator set-up and monitoring, suctioning, chest physiotherapy, 12-lead EKG, pulmonary function testing, and assist with respiratory-related procedures.
• May be required to float to other hospital units as needed.

Location Highlights

Newark, OH offers a mix of small-city living and outdoor access for travelers. Downtown Newark features the historic Grace Trail and the Midland Theatre within a short drive of the central business district, and Dawes Arboretum is approximately 10 miles south offering 1,800 acres of gardens and hiking trails. Nearby attractions include the Newark Earthworks, a UNESCO-affiliated collection of ancient earthwork mounds located less than 5 miles from downtown, and Buckeye Lake State Park approximately 12 miles away with boating and fishing opportunities. The area provides a suburban lifestyle with regional dining options and a roughly 30-minute commute to Columbus for additional cultural venues, airport access, and urban amenities.

Benefits Designed for Travelers

We deeply value your commitment to improving the lives of others, that’s why we offer a comprehensive and competitive benefits package starting your first day.

• Weekly, On-Time Pay because that's how it should be
• Full Medical Benefits & 401k Matching Plan
• 24/7 Recruiter: Your main point of contact available by text, phone or email
• Competitive Referral Bonuses
• 100% Paid Housing Available
• Travel & License Reimbursement

Impacting Patient Care Nationwide

As a health professional with Jackson HealthPros, you get the flexibility, stability and growth you need with the satisfaction of impacting communities nationwide. Choose from a variety of career options including direct hire, temp-to-hire, and travel contracts in cities coast to coast. Get full-time pay, benefits, and relocation assistance (at no cost to you) in travel contracts that give you the freedom to explore, with the stability of a full-time job. Find your perfect match with ProVenture, our AI enhanced career app designed for health professionals.

EEO Statement

Jackson Healthcare and its family of companies are an EEO/AA Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity and expression, national origin, age, disability or protected veteran status. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all of our associates.

Jackson HealthPros Job ID #444940. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined.

About Jackson HealthPros

Jackson HealthPros™ provides highly skilled imaging, radiology, surgical, laboratory, and respiratory therapy professionals to healthcare organizations nationwide for short and long-term staffing needs. Part of Jackson Healthcare’s “Family of Staffing Companies" and ranked among the nation's largest in Healthcare Staffing, Jackson HealthPros™ is filling thousands of contracts and permanent positions every month. Make a real difference as a traveling healthcare pro at facilities nationwide that need your experience and expertise while enjoying your favorite locations. Leave the routine behind, earn competitive pay, meet new people, and build a standout resume—all while advancing your healthcare career. With our extensive network of exclusive jobs, we’ll help you achieve your career goals and fuel your passion for care with adventures of a lifetime. Jackson HealthPros™ is part of the Jackson Healthcare® family of companies.

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