Travel Registered Respiratory Therapist - $1,930 per week

American Traveler is seeking a travel Long Term Acute Care Registered Respiratory Therapist for a travel job in Lima, Ohio.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Registered Respiratory Therapist
• Discipline: Allied Health Professional
• Start Date: 06/29/2026
• Duration: 12 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, nights
• Employment Type: Travel

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Jun 29, 2026
• Length: 12 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is seeking a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) with at least 1 year of experience for a 12-week night shift travel assignment at a long-term acute care hospital in Lima, OH.

Details

• Long-term acute care hospital setting in Lima, OH
• Respiratory therapy department serving both inpatient and outpatient populations
• Night shift: 6:00 PM – 6:30 AM
• Every other weekend required
• Holiday coverage required
• 12-week contract

Requirements

• NBRC RRT or CRT certification required
• Active Ohio RT license required (license required if applicable)
• BLS and ACLS certifications required through the American Heart Association
• Minimum 1 year of recent respiratory therapy experience
• No certifications expiring within the first 30 days of the assignment start date
• No gaps in work history of 90 days or more within the past 12 months
• SSN and date of birth required for consideration

Additional Information

• Responsibilities include ventilator management, airway maintenance, delivery of medicated aerosols, pulmonary function studies, blood gas analysis, cardiac and pulmonary stress tests, and insertion of arterial lines
• Assists physicians with both invasive and non-invasive procedures, including intubations
• Follows protocols approved by the medical staff and department policies to deliver timely diagnostic and therapeutic services
• Candidates who have previously worked at a Kindred Hospital facility in a permanent or contract capacity should be prepared to disclose that history during consideration
• Candidates living within 50 miles of the facility may be subject to a local pay rate
• RQI and RCIS certifications for BLS and ACLS are not accepted

American Traveler Job ID #P-715986. 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

About American Traveler

With over 25 years of experience, American Traveler has established a reputation for outstanding customer service. Our team ensures a smooth, worry-free experience for those starting on or expanding their travel nursing and allied careers.

With thousands of travel nursing and allied jobs nationwide, our attentive and approachable recruiters find positions that align perfectly with your career aspirations and personal requirements.

American Traveler offers exceptional benefits, including premium medical, dental, vision and life insurance beginning day one of your assignment, generous 401(k) match, substantial housing stipends, and more. Additionally, with 24/7 support and access to our in-house clinicians, you are assured confidence and comfort throughout your assignment.

With our team behind you, you can relax and enjoy a rewarding travel career.