
Hospital | Registered Respiratory Therapist
- Agency
- GHR Healthcare
- Location
- Cleveland, OH
- Job type
- Travel
- Profession
- Respiratory Therapist
- Industry
- Nursing & Healthcare
- Posted
- Oct 14, 2026
Pay breakdown
- Hourly
- $45.28
- Weekly
- $1,630
- Yearly (full-time)
- $84,760
- Start date
- November 16, 2026
This job pays about $45.28/hour — 18% 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, 75 of them in Cleveland.
- 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).
Job description
Travel Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) – Hospital Contract in Cleveland, Ohio
Apply now for a 13-week travel Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) contract in Cleveland, Ohio. Bring your respiratory therapy expertise to a hospital-based assignment and provide high-quality patient care on an overnight schedule. This opportunity is ideal for an experienced RRT seeking Cleveland healthcare jobs, competitive weekly pay, and a structured 12-hour night schedule. Cleveland offers a vibrant healthcare community, access to Lake Erie, diverse neighborhoods, and a rich mix of cultural, dining, and recreational experiences.
Travel Respiratory Therapist Job Details
- Estimated Weekly Pay: $1,630–$1,750
- Location: Cleveland, Ohio
- Healthcare Setting: Hospital respiratory care department
- Start Date: November 16, 2026
- End Date: February 15, 2027
- Contract Duration: 13-week travel respiratory therapy contract
- Schedule: 3 shifts per week, 36 hours per week
- Shift: 12-hour nights, approximately 6:30 p.m. to 7:00 a.m.
- Weekends: As needed
- Additional Scheduling: May float to nearby hospitals or respiratory care locations in the Cleveland area as needed
Registered Respiratory Therapist Job Requirements
- Minimum of 2 years of experience as a Registered Respiratory Therapist
- Current Ohio Registered Respiratory Therapist license, active and in hand at the time of submission
- Active NBRC credential, in hand at the time of submission
- Current Basic Life Support certification, active and in hand at the time of submission
- Ability to work overnight shifts, weekends as needed, and float within the Cleveland-area healthcare network
- All required certifications and professional credentials must be active; copies may be requested during the application process
- Completion of required background, health, drug screening, and onboarding requirements
Respiratory Therapist Responsibilities
- Provide safe, compassionate respiratory care to hospitalized patients
- Perform respiratory assessments, treatments, therapies, and monitoring according to clinical standards
- Collaborate with physicians, nurses, and other members of the interdisciplinary care team
- Recognize changes in patient condition and communicate findings promptly
- Accurately document respiratory care, patient responses, and treatment outcomes
- Support hospital respiratory care department operations by floating to assigned locations when needed
- Follow hospital policies, infection-prevention practices, and all applicable respiratory care regulations
Apply now to join a Cleveland, Ohio healthcare team as a Travel Registered Respiratory Therapist and bring your clinical expertise to this hospital contract.
Benefits
401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision
Equal Opportunity
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