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GHR HealthcareGrand Rapids, MITravel
Agency
GHR Healthcare
Location
Grand Rapids, MI
Job type
Travel
Profession
Respiratory Therapist
Industry
Nursing & Healthcare
Posted
Oct 15, 2026

Pay breakdown

Hourly
$46.39
Weekly
$1,670
Yearly (full-time)
$86,840
Start date
November 2, 2026

This job pays about $46.39/hour — 21% above the median for Respiratory Therapist jobs in Michigan ($38.39/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 Michigan right now

  • 41 open Respiratory Therapist jobs in Michigan from 5 agencies, 5 of them in Grand Rapids.
  • Pay in these listings: $44.08 – $64.59/hour, median $56.00/hour.
  • Typical Respiratory Therapist pay in Michigan: $38.39/hour ($79,851/year, BLS).
  • Highest median pay: Atlas MedStaff ($59.81/hour across 5 jobs).

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Job description

Respiratory Therapist (RRT) – Hospital Night Shift Travel Contract in Grand Rapids, MI

Apply for a 13-week Respiratory Therapist travel contract in Grand Rapids, Michigan, providing hospital-based respiratory care on a 12-hour night shift schedule.

Respiratory Therapist Position Overview

Join a hospital-based respiratory care team as a Respiratory Therapist supporting patients who require comprehensive pulmonary and critical respiratory care. In this hands-on RRT role, you will evaluate patients, deliver prescribed respiratory therapies, manage advanced respiratory equipment, and collaborate with physicians and interdisciplinary care teams to promote safe, effective outcomes.

This on-site opportunity is located in Grand Rapids, Michigan, a vibrant community known for its welcoming neighborhoods, thriving arts and dining scene, scenic riverfront, and convenient access to outdoor recreation. This is an excellent opportunity for professionals seeking Michigan respiratory therapy jobs and hospital travel assignments.

Respiratory Therapist Job Details

  • Position: Respiratory Therapist (RRT)
  • Healthcare Setting: Hospital
  • Schedule: Night shift, 3 shifts per week
  • Shift Duration: 12-hour shifts
  • Hours: 36 hours per week
  • Start Date: November 2, 2026
  • Contract Duration: 13-week travel contract
  • Weekly Estimated Pay: $1,610–$1,730
  • Work Arrangement: On-site
  • Location: Grand Rapids, Michigan

Respiratory Therapist Job Requirements

  • Current Respiratory Therapist credential and authorization to practice in Michigan
  • At least 1 year of recent respiratory therapy experience in a hospital setting
  • Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
  • Ability to perform respiratory assessments and deliver respiratory care with minimal supervision
  • Demonstrated competency with invasive and non-invasive mechanical ventilation
  • Strong communication, clinical judgment, documentation, and teamwork skills
  • Ability to work three 12-hour night shifts per week and participate in patient transport as needed

Respiratory Therapy Responsibilities

  • Assess patients, recommend treatment plans within the scope of practice, and monitor responses to respiratory therapy
  • Administer prescribed oxygen, aerosol, nebulizer, humidification, and ventilatory treatments
  • Operate, monitor, and perform required setup and self-testing of mechanical ventilators and other respiratory equipment
  • Provide invasive and non-invasive airway management, including endotracheal and tracheostomy care
  • Perform suctioning, chest physiotherapy, oximetry, capnography, pulmonary function studies, and arterial punctures according to policy
  • Assist with bronchoscopy, percutaneous tracheostomy, chest tube placement, and other respiratory procedures
  • Perform 12-lead EKGs, recognize basic arrhythmias, and support cardiopulmonary resuscitation in accordance with applicable guidelines
  • Provide patient and family education regarding treatments, tests, equipment, and discharge needs
  • Transport patients safely into and out of the facility as medically indicated
  • Document assessments, treatments, patient responses, test results, charges, and handoff information accurately
  • Communicate effectively with attending and pulmonary physicians and collaborate with the interdisciplinary care team
  • Monitor respiratory equipment, report maintenance needs, and perform other duties as assigned

Apply now for this Respiratory Therapist (RRT) night shift travel contract in Grand Rapids, Michigan, and join a hospital respiratory care team dedicated to high-quality patient care.

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.

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