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GHR HealthcareColumbus, OHTravel
Agency
GHR Healthcare
Location
Columbus, OH
Job type
Travel
Profession
Respiratory Therapist
Industry
Nursing & Healthcare
Posted
Oct 16, 2026

Pay breakdown

Hourly
$47.78
Weekly
$1,720
Yearly (full-time)
$89,440
Start date
November 16, 2026

This job pays about $47.78/hour — 24% 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

  • 146 open Respiratory Therapist jobs in Ohio from 5 agencies, 25 of them in Columbus.
  • Pay in these listings: $25.00 – $92.33/hour, median $52.63/hour.
  • Typical Respiratory Therapist pay in Ohio: $38.42/hour ($79,914/year, BLS).
  • Highest median pay: Health Advocates Network ($54.22/hour across 42 jobs).

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Job description

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

Apply now for a 13-week Registered Respiratory Therapist travel assignment in Columbus, Ohio, providing adult and geriatric respiratory care in an acute-care hospital. Join a hospital-based respiratory therapy team in a vibrant city known for its welcoming neighborhoods, diverse dining and arts scene, parks, and convenient access to metropolitan amenities.

Respiratory Therapist Travel Job Details

  • Location: Columbus, Ohio
  • Assignment Type: 13-week travel respiratory therapy contract
  • Start Date: November 16, 2026
  • End Date: February 15, 2027
  • Weekly Estimated Pay: $1,660–$1,780
  • Schedule: Three night shifts per week, approximately 36 hours per week
  • Shift: 12-hour nights, approximately 7:00 p.m.–7:30 a.m.
  • Weekend Coverage: Weekends required
  • Healthcare Setting: Hospital respiratory therapy service supporting medical-surgical and progressive care units
  • Orientation: Approximately 24 hours
  • Additional Scheduling Information: Travelers may be required to float to another nearby campus location based on operational needs

Registered Respiratory Therapist Job Requirements

  • At least 2 years of recent respiratory therapy experience in an acute-care hospital setting
  • Current Respiratory Therapist credential; CRT or RRT is acceptable, and both are not required
  • Active Ohio state 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 credentialing
  • Experience caring for adult and geriatric patients, including those with critical and progressive care needs
  • Proficiency with electronic documentation systems; Epic experience is beneficial
  • Two professional references, including at least one manager, director, supervisor, or other formal leader
  • Willingness to complete Ohio fingerprinting and credentialing requirements promptly after accepting the assignment
  • Flu vaccination is required; medical exemptions may be considered

Respiratory Therapist Responsibilities

  • Provide comprehensive respiratory care for adult and geriatric patients in medical-surgical and progressive care settings
  • Assess respiratory status and interpret arterial blood gas results to support timely clinical decision-making
  • Administer and manage oxygen therapy, aerosol treatments, nebulized medications, BiPAP, CPAP, and high-flow nasal cannula therapy
  • Perform airway management, oral and nasal suctioning, tracheostomy care, tracheostomy collar management, and related respiratory procedures
  • Support mechanical ventilation management, including troubleshooting high-pressure alarms and assisting with ventilator weaning and extubation
  • Respond to emergency department and acute-care respiratory therapy needs
  • Provide pulmonary hygiene, collect sputum specimens, and assist with treatment plans for conditions such as COPD, asthma, and cancer-related respiratory complications
  • Collaborate with nurses, physicians, and other members of the interdisciplinary healthcare team
  • Document respiratory assessments, interventions, and patient responses accurately in Epic

Apply now for this night shift travel respiratory therapist opportunity in Columbus, Ohio, and join an experienced acute-care healthcare team.

Benefits

401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision

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