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

Apply now for a 13-week travel respiratory therapist assignment in Columbus, Ohio. Join a collaborative respiratory therapy team as a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) providing adult and geriatric patient care in a large academic medical center. This night-shift healthcare job supports patients across medical-surgical floors and progressive care areas while offering the opportunity to grow your acute care respiratory therapy experience.

Columbus is a vibrant Ohio state capital known for its welcoming neighborhoods, cultural attractions, dining, parks, and outdoor recreation.

Travel Respiratory Therapist Job Details

• Weekly Estimated Pay: $1,660–$1,780
• Location: Columbus, Ohio
• Assignment Length: 13 weeks
• Start Date: December 14, 2026
• Schedule: 3 shifts per week, 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12-hour nights, approximately 7:00 p.m.–7:30 a.m.
• Weekend Coverage: Weekends required
• Patient Population: Adults and geriatrics
• Healthcare Setting: Large academic medical environment
• Documentation System: Epic
• Floating: Floating between nearby campuses may be required based on operational needs

Registered Respiratory Therapist Job Requirements

• At least 2 years of recent respiratory therapy experience
• Current Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credential; CRT may be accepted where applicable
• Active Ohio respiratory therapy 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 compliance
• Experience with adult critical care, emergency department respiratory care, medical-surgical floors, or progressive care preferred
• Proficiency with airway management, aerosol therapy, BiPAP, CPAP, high-flow nasal cannula, tracheostomy care, pulmonary hygiene, ABG interpretation, and mechanical ventilation weaning
• Two professional references required, including at least one manager, director, supervisor, or other formal leader
• Flu vaccination required; medical exemptions may be considered
• Ability to complete Ohio fingerprinting and credentialing requirements promptly after accepting the assignment

Respiratory Therapist Responsibilities

• Provide safe, evidence-based respiratory care to adult and geriatric patients during overnight shifts
• Assess respiratory status and respond promptly to changes in patient condition
• Deliver and monitor aerosolized medications, inhaled therapies, oxygen therapy, and noninvasive ventilation
• Support airway management, extubation, tracheostomy care, suctioning, and troubleshooting of high-pressure alarms
• Assist with mechanical ventilation management and weaning according to patient needs and clinical protocols
• Interpret arterial blood gases and communicate significant findings to the interdisciplinary care team
• Provide respiratory support in medical-surgical, progressive care, and emergency care settings as assigned
• Document assessments, interventions, and patient responses accurately in Epic
• Float between campuses or clinical areas when needed to support continuity of patient care
• Participate in weekend coverage and collaborate effectively with nurses, physicians, and other healthcare professionals

Why Choose This Travel RRT Opportunity?

• Competitive estimated weekly pay of $1,660–$1,780
• Consistent 36-hour weekly schedule with 12-hour night shifts
• Opportunity to build experience in a high-acuity academic medical environment
• Gain valuable experience in adult critical care, acute care respiratory therapy, and progressive care
• Explore Columbus, a dynamic Ohio city with excellent food, arts, entertainment, and outdoor activities

Apply now to join the healthcare team as a Travel Registered Respiratory Therapist in Columbus, Ohio.

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.