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Hospital | Registered Respiratory Therapist

GHR HealthcareColumbus, OHTravel
Agency
GHR Healthcare
Location
Columbus, OH
Job type
Travel
Profession
Respiratory Therapist
Industry
Nursing & Healthcare
Posted
Oct 28, 2026

Pay breakdown

Hourly
$43.33
Weekly
$1,560
Yearly (full-time)
$81,120
Start date
November 16, 2026

This job pays about $43.33/hour — 13% 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

  • 166 open Respiratory Therapist jobs in Ohio from 6 agencies, 30 of them in Columbus.
  • Pay in these listings: $14.05 – $92.33/hour, median $49.86/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).

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Job description

Travel Respiratory Therapist (RRT) Jobs – Hospital Assignment in Columbus, Ohio

Apply now for a 13-week travel Respiratory Therapist (RRT) assignment in Columbus, Ohio, providing critical hospital-based respiratory care on the day shift. Join a collaborative healthcare team and support patients requiring evaluation, treatment, monitoring, ventilation support, and airway management. Columbus offers the energy of Ohio’s state capital, a welcoming community, and convenient access to cultural attractions, dining, parks, and outdoor activities.

Travel Respiratory Therapist Job Details

  • Job Title: Travel Respiratory Therapist (RRT)
  • Location: Columbus, Ohio
  • Healthcare Setting: Hospital
  • Weekly Estimated Pay: $1,500–$1,620
  • Start Date: November 16, 2026
  • Assignment Duration: 13-week travel assignment
  • Schedule: Day shift; three 12-hour shifts per week, approximately 36 hours weekly
  • Work Arrangement: On-site

Respiratory Therapist Job Requirements

  • Current Respiratory Therapist credential and authorization to practice in Ohio
  • At least 1 year of professional respiratory therapy experience in a hospital or clinical setting
  • Current BLS and ACLS certification, as required by facility policy
  • Demonstrated competency with invasive and non-invasive mechanical ventilation
  • Ability to perform airway management, suctioning, arterial puncture, blood gas evaluation, and cardiopulmonary monitoring
  • Strong clinical judgment, communication skills, and ability to work effectively with minimal supervision

Hospital Respiratory Therapist Responsibilities

  • Evaluate patients, develop or recommend respiratory treatment plans, and assess responses to therapy.
  • Administer prescribed respiratory treatments using ventilators, oxygen and aerosol devices, nebulizers, humidification systems, and related equipment.
  • Operate, monitor, and maintain invasive and non-invasive mechanical ventilation equipment, including completing equipment setup and self-testing.
  • Perform airway management procedures, including endotracheal intubation, tracheostomy care, tube insertion and removal, and emergency airway support.
  • Provide suctioning, chest physiotherapy, secretion-clearance treatments, and drainage procedures when indicated.
  • Perform oximetry, capnography, arterial puncture, pulmonary function measurements, 12-lead EKGs, and basic arrhythmia recognition.
  • Assist with respiratory-related procedures such as bronchoscopy, percutaneous tracheostomy, and chest tube placement.
  • Provide patient and family education regarding treatments, equipment, and respiratory care needs during discharge planning.
  • Support patient transport into and out of the facility when medically indicated.
  • Review relevant clinical information, document assessments and treatments accurately, and communicate patient status during care transitions.
  • Perform cardiopulmonary resuscitation in accordance with current BLS and ACLS guidelines.
  • Help maintain respiratory equipment, report maintenance needs, and follow applicable safety, quality, and documentation policies.

Apply now for this travel Respiratory Therapist opportunity in Columbus, Ohio, and join a hospital healthcare team committed to high-quality respiratory care.

Benefits

401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision

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