Travel Pediatric Respiratory Therapist - $1,890 per week

GHR Healthcare is seeking a travel Registered Respiratory Therapist for a travel job in Cleveland, Ohio.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Registered Respiratory Therapist
• Discipline: Allied Health Professional
• Start Date: 07/13/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours
• Employment Type: Travel

Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) – Pediatric Travel Assignment in Cleveland, OH

Pediatric Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) — travel assignment in Cleveland, OH. 13-week nights in PICU/Neonatal ICU; guaranteed 36 hrs/wk. Make a meaningful impact caring for critically ill infants and children at a top hospital while enjoying Cleveland's culture and lakefront.

Join a dynamic pediatric respiratory care team in Cleveland, Ohio (44106). This travel respiratory therapist job offers hands-on experience across pediatric ICU, NICU, Pediatric Cardiac ICU, Trach/Vent Unit, ER and general respiratory care in a major hospital setting. Ideal for RRTs seeking pediatric respiratory therapist jobs, travel RRT opportunities, or critical care respiratory therapy roles in Cleveland healthcare.

Travel RRT Job Details

• Weekly Estimated Pay: $1,520 – $1,640
• Location: Cleveland, OH 44106 — Cleveland respiratory therapist jobs, Cleveland healthcare
• Healthcare Setting: Pediatric ICU (PICU), Neonatal ICU (NICU), Pediatric Cardiac ICU, Trach/Vent Unit, Emergency Room, Women's Respiratory Care, High Risk Delivery
• Assignment Duration: 13 weeks (May 18, 2026 – August 16, 2026)
• Shift: 12 Hour Nights (7:00 PM – 7:30 AM)
• Hours per Week: 36 (Guaranteed)
• Employment Type: Travel Respiratory Therapist / Travel RRT
• Number of Openings: 2

Job Requirements & Qualifications

• Active Respiratory Therapist license in Ohio (state licensure required)
• Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credential
• At least 1 year of recent pediatric hospital respiratory therapy experience (PICU/NICU or pediatric cardiac preferred)
• Required onboarding documentation: MMR, Varicella, Hepatitis B, Tdap, Fit Test, Physical/Health Statement, Ohio Fingerprints, Education & Employment Verification, Skills Checklist, Driver's License/State ID, 2-Step PPD or IGRA, Badge Photo, Criminal Background Check, OIG Search, SAM/EPLS/GSA/OFAC, Drug Screen, Module Completion Certificate
• Strong ability to collaborate with multidisciplinary teams including attending physicians, fellows, APPs, PAs, NPs, hospitalists, residents, nursing, and other disciplines
• Preferred certifications: PALS, NRP, or advanced neonatal/pediatric ventilator training (preferred but not required)

Primary Responsibilities — Pediatric Respiratory Care

• Deliver expert pediatric and neonatal respiratory care across critical care and general units (PICU, NICU, pediatric cardiac ICU, ER)
• Perform airway management and tracheostomy care including suctioning, manual ventilation, ventilator checks, CPAP/BiPAP/NIMV, and NAVA initiation/management
• Assist with high-risk deliveries and neonatal resuscitation protocols (surfactant administration, NRP, T-piece ventilation, intubation)
• Provide and monitor medicated aerosol therapy (SVNs, vibrating mesh nebulizers, MDI/DPI with holding chamber), pentamidine administration, medication cart/Omnicell workflows, and barcode medication administration
• Conduct blood gas sampling, analysis, and interpretation to guide ventilator management and clinical decision-making
• Deliver airway clearance therapies (clapping, vibration, directed cough, PEP, oscillatory PEP, HFCC/HFCWO, IPV, cough assist) and hyperinflation techniques
• Follow clinical practice guidelines and care paths (Asthma Care Path, CF care, RDS management, BPD prevention, Acute Chest Syndrome Carepath, HFNC protocols, Nitric Oxide protocol, Respiratory Care Consult Service)
• Educate patients and families on respiratory therapies, equipment, and discharge plans

Technical Skills, Monitoring & Transport

• Monitor respiratory status: pulse oximetry, peak flow, capnography, ventilator graphics, transcutaneous CO2, overnight/continuous oximetry and capnography studies, and spontaneous breathing trials
• Administer oxygen and special gas therapies including high-flow nasal cannula (HFNC), oxygen blenders/analyzers, inhaled nitric oxide (calibration/troubleshooting), sub-ambient oxygen and Heliox therapy
• Support patient transport with portable HFNC units, T-piece ventilation, MRI/intramural transport with assisted ventilation, neonatal rapid response, and nitric oxide transport
• Maintain, clean, troubleshoot and perform preventative care on respiratory equipment and ventilators

Why apply: This pediatric travel RRT job in Cleveland is an excellent opportunity to expand pediatric critical care experience, work with multidisciplinary teams, and join a respected hospital respiratory care program. Competitive weekly pay, guaranteed hours, and a focused pediatric caseload make this an attractive travel respiratory therapist role.

Apply now to join our pediatric respiratory care team in Cleveland, OH — travel RRT positions like this fill quickly. Submit your resume and licensing documentation today to be considered.

Benefits

401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision

Equal Opportunity

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity across our organization. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

GHR Healthcare Job ID #473501. 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: Hospital

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