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GHR HealthcareCleveland, OHTravel
Agency
GHR Healthcare
Location
Cleveland, OH
Job type
Travel
Profession
Respiratory Therapist
Industry
Nursing & Healthcare
Posted
Oct 29, 2026

Pay breakdown

Hourly
$45.14
Weekly
$1,625
Yearly (full-time)
$84,500
Start date
November 16, 2026

This job pays about $45.14/hour — 17% 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

  • 163 open Respiratory Therapist jobs in Ohio from 6 agencies, 68 of them in Cleveland.
  • Pay in these listings: $14.05 – $92.33/hour, median $50.00/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

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

Apply now for a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) travel job in Cleveland, Ohio, providing hospital-based respiratory care on 12-hour night shifts. Join a collaborative respiratory care team to support critical procedures, monitor patient progress, and promote safe, effective outcomes. Cleveland offers a welcoming mix of cultural attractions, local dining, green spaces, and convenient access to the region’s extensive healthcare community.

Travel Respiratory Therapist Job Details

  • Location: Cleveland, Ohio
  • Healthcare Setting: Hospital
  • Assignment Type: 13-week travel respiratory therapy assignment
  • Start Date: November 16, 2026
  • End Date: February 15, 2027
  • Schedule: 3 shifts per week
  • Shift: 12-hour night shifts
  • Hours: 36 hours per week
  • Weekly Estimated Pay: $1,570–$1,680
  • Openings: 4

Registered Respiratory Therapist Job Requirements

  • At least 1 year of recent respiratory therapy experience, preferably in a hospital setting
  • Current Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credential and authorization to practice in Ohio
  • Current BLS and ACLS certifications
  • Demonstrated proficiency with invasive and non-invasive mechanical ventilation, oxygen delivery systems, aerosol therapy, and nebulizer equipment
  • Ability to perform respiratory assessments, recognize changes in patient condition, and communicate effectively with physicians and interdisciplinary care teams
  • Strong documentation, organization, patient education, and independent clinical judgment skills

Respiratory Therapist Responsibilities

  • Provide quality respiratory care and patient transport as medically prescribed and within the scope of professional practice
  • Evaluate patients and recommend or implement appropriate respiratory treatment plans
  • Administer prescribed ventilation, oxygenation, humidification, aerosol, and medication therapies
  • Operate, monitor, and perform required set-up and self-testing of mechanical ventilators and other respiratory equipment
  • Perform suctioning, chest physiotherapy, tracheostomy care, endotracheal tube insertion and removal, and related airway procedures according to policy
  • Assist with bronchoscopy, percutaneous tracheostomy, chest tube placement, and other respiratory procedures
  • Perform oximetry, capnography, arterial punctures, pulmonary function measurements, 12-lead EKGs, and basic arrhythmia recognition
  • Provide chest drainage care, including PleurX catheter management when applicable
  • Review relevant diagnostic information, document assessments and patient responses, and report results accurately
  • Perform cardiopulmonary resuscitation in accordance with BLS and ACLS guidelines
  • Educate patients and families about treatments, equipment, and discharge-related respiratory care
  • Communicate patient updates during rounds and shift handoffs while collaborating with attending and pulmonary physicians
  • Maintain accurate respiratory care records, charges, equipment checks, and required quality-control documentation

Apply now for this Registered Respiratory Therapist travel assignment and join a hospital respiratory care team in Cleveland, Ohio.

Benefits

401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision

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