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Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) Travel Jobs – Night Shift in Columbus, Ohio

Apply now for a 13-week Registered Respiratory Therapist travel assignment in Columbus, Ohio, providing adult and geriatric respiratory care in an acute-care hospital. Join a hospital-based respiratory therapy team in a vibrant city known for its welcoming neighborhoods, diverse dining and arts scene, parks, and convenient access to metropolitan amenities.

Respiratory Therapist Travel Job Details

• Location: Columbus, Ohio
• Assignment Type: 13-week travel respiratory therapy contract
• Start Date: November 16, 2026
• End Date: February 15, 2027
• Weekly Estimated Pay: $1,660–$1,780
• Schedule: Three night shifts per week, approximately 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12-hour nights, approximately 7:00 p.m.–7:30 a.m.
• Weekend Coverage: Weekends required
• Healthcare Setting: Hospital respiratory therapy service supporting medical-surgical and progressive care units
• Orientation: Approximately 24 hours
• Additional Scheduling Information: Travelers may be required to float to another nearby campus location based on operational needs

Registered Respiratory Therapist Job Requirements

• At least 2 years of recent respiratory therapy experience in an acute-care hospital setting
• Current Respiratory Therapist credential; CRT or RRT is acceptable, and both are not required
• Active Ohio state license in hand at the time of submission; pending licenses are not accepted
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
• High school diploma or official high school transcripts required during credentialing
• Experience caring for adult and geriatric patients, including those with critical and progressive care needs
• Proficiency with electronic documentation systems; Epic experience is beneficial
• Two professional references, including at least one manager, director, supervisor, or other formal leader
• Willingness to complete Ohio fingerprinting and credentialing requirements promptly after accepting the assignment
• Flu vaccination is required; medical exemptions may be considered

Respiratory Therapist Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive respiratory care for adult and geriatric patients in medical-surgical and progressive care settings
• Assess respiratory status and interpret arterial blood gas results to support timely clinical decision-making
• Administer and manage oxygen therapy, aerosol treatments, nebulized medications, BiPAP, CPAP, and high-flow nasal cannula therapy
• Perform airway management, oral and nasal suctioning, tracheostomy care, tracheostomy collar management, and related respiratory procedures
• Support mechanical ventilation management, including troubleshooting high-pressure alarms and assisting with ventilator weaning and extubation
• Respond to emergency department and acute-care respiratory therapy needs
• Provide pulmonary hygiene, collect sputum specimens, and assist with treatment plans for conditions such as COPD, asthma, and cancer-related respiratory complications
• Collaborate with nurses, physicians, and other members of the interdisciplinary healthcare team
• Document respiratory assessments, interventions, and patient responses accurately in Epic

Apply now for this night shift travel respiratory therapist opportunity in Columbus, Ohio, and join an experienced acute-care healthcare team.

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.