Respiratory Therapist in Akron, Ohio
- Agency
- Atlas MedStaff
- Location
- Akron, OH
- Job type
- Travel
- Pay
- $1,771/Per Week
- Profession
- Respiratory Therapist
- Industry
- Nursing & Healthcare
- Posted
- Oct 29, 2026
Pay breakdown
- Hourly
- $49.19
- Weekly
- $1,771
- Yearly (full-time)
- $92,092
- Contract length
- 12 weeks
This job pays about $49.19/hour — 28% 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
- 171 open Respiratory Therapist jobs in Ohio from 6 agencies, 21 of them in Akron.
- 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).
Job description
Job Description:
Join a 12-week travel assignment in Akron as a Respiratory Therapist supporting respiratory and neurodiagnostic services on an overnight schedule. You will provide respiratory care during three 12-hour night shifts each week, with responsibilities that may include working across nearby partner facilities as needed. This opportunity accepts both CRT and RRT professionals and offers a focused setting for an experienced respiratory therapist.
Weather:
Akron typically offers crisp, refreshing conditions around this time of year, with cooler air and occasional bright days that are well suited for exploring the city and surrounding parks.
Fun Things To Do:
• Art and Culture: Visit the Akron Art Museum for contemporary and modern exhibitions.
• Local History: Tour Stan Hywet Hall & Gardens and explore its historic estate grounds.
• Family Adventure: Spend an afternoon discovering animals and exhibits at the Akron Zoo.
• Day Trip: Explore trails, waterfalls, and scenic overlooks in Cuyahoga Valley National Park.
• Day Trip: Head to Cleveland for museums, restaurants, entertainment, and waterfront attractions.
Job Specifics:
City and State: Akron, Ohio
Shift: 12-hour nights, 7:00 PM–7:30 AM, three shifts per week
Duration: 12 weeks
Weekly Hours: 36
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