
Hospital | Registered Respiratory Therapist
- Agency
- GHR Healthcare
- Location
- Cleveland, OH
- Job type
- Travel
- Profession
- Respiratory Therapist
- Industry
- Nursing & Healthcare
- Posted
- Oct 27, 2026
Pay breakdown
- Hourly
- $46.94
- Weekly
- $1,690
- Yearly (full-time)
- $87,880
- Contract length
- 24 weeks
- Start date
- November 30, 2026
This job pays about $46.94/hour — 22% above the median for Respiratory Therapist jobs in Ohio ($38.42/hour). The total includes tax-free housing and meal stipends, which staff jobs don't pay, so take-home pay is usually higher than the hourly figure suggests.
Estimated from the weekly pay in the listing, 36 hours a week; yearly = 52 weeks. Median wage: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025.
Respiratory Therapist jobs in Ohio right now
- 165 open Respiratory Therapist jobs in Ohio from 6 agencies, 67 of them in Cleveland.
- Pay in these listings: $14.05 – $92.33/hour, median $50.14/hour.
- Typical Respiratory Therapist pay in Ohio: $38.42/hour ($79,914/year, BLS).
- Highest median pay: TLC Nursing & Allied ($54.03/hour across 14 jobs).
Job description
Travel Respiratory Therapist (RRT) – Cleveland, Ohio Hospital Contract
Position Overview
Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) travel job in Cleveland, Ohio, offering overnight hospital shifts, competitive weekly pay, and a 24-week respiratory care contract. Join a respected hospital respiratory therapy team and provide high-quality patient care in an on-site healthcare setting. Cleveland is a vibrant healthcare destination known for its cultural attractions, lakefront setting, and welcoming community.
Travel Respiratory Therapist Job Details
- Location: Cleveland, Ohio
- Assignment Type: Hospital travel contract
- Start Date: November 30, 2026
- End Date: May 17, 2027
- Contract Duration: 24 weeks
- Weekly Estimated Pay: $1,630–$1,750
- Schedule: Night shift, 3 shifts per week
- Shift Duration: 12-hour nights, approximately 7:00 PM–7:30 AM
- Hours: 36 hours per week
- Weekend Coverage: Weekends as needed
- Floating: May be required to support nearby hospital respiratory care locations
- Orientation: 16 hours
Registered Respiratory Therapist Job Requirements
- Minimum of 2 years of experience as a Registered Respiratory Therapist in a hospital or clinical respiratory care setting
- Active Ohio Respiratory Therapist license in hand at the time of submission
- Current NBRC credential in hand at the time of submission
- Current BLS certification in hand at the time of submission
- Recent professional references from a manager, supervisor, assistant nurse manager, or director in the applicable specialty
- Ability to complete required background screening, health screening, and facility compliance requirements
- COVID-19 and influenza vaccination required, with medical or religious exemptions considered according to applicable policy
- Ability to work overnight shifts, weekends as needed, and float when required
Respiratory Therapist Responsibilities
- Provide respiratory therapy services to hospital patients across a variety of acuity levels
- Assess, monitor, and document patients' respiratory status and response to treatment
- Administer respiratory treatments and therapies according to established clinical protocols
- Collaborate with physicians, nurses, and other members of the interdisciplinary care team
- Respond to respiratory emergencies and support airway management as appropriate to scope of practice
- Maintain accurate clinical documentation and communicate changes in patient condition promptly
- Adapt to varying unit needs and provide coverage at additional nearby locations when assigned
Apply now for this Registered Respiratory Therapist travel contract in Cleveland, Ohio, and join a dedicated hospital respiratory care team.
Benefits
401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision
Equal Opportunity
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