
Hospital | Registered Respiratory Therapist
- Agency
- GHR Healthcare
- Location
- Akron, OH
- Job type
- Travel
- Profession
- Respiratory Therapist
- Industry
- Nursing & Healthcare
- Posted
- Oct 14, 2026
Pay breakdown
- Hourly
- $50.42
- Weekly
- $1,815
- Yearly (full-time)
- $94,380
- Start date
- November 8, 2026
This job pays about $50.42/hour — 31% 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, 9 of them in Akron.
- 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
Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) – Travel Hospital Assignment in Akron, Ohio
Apply for a 13-week travel respiratory therapist job in Akron, Ohio, supporting adult patients at a Level I Trauma Center on 12-hour night shifts.
Join an experienced respiratory care team as a Registered Respiratory Therapist supporting adult patients in a high-acuity acute care hospital environment. This Ohio respiratory therapy assignment offers the opportunity to provide essential respiratory services across a diverse adult patient population while gaining experience in a Level I Trauma Center. Akron offers a welcoming community, convenient access to Northeast Ohio’s cultural attractions, and abundant outdoor recreation, including nearby parks and trails.
Travel Respiratory Therapist Job Details
- Location: Akron, Ohio
- Healthcare Setting: Adult acute care hospital; Level I Trauma Center
- Assignment Type: 13-week travel respiratory therapy assignment
- Start Date: November 8, 2026
- End Date: February 6, 2027
- Weekly Estimated Pay: $1,750–$1,880
- Schedule: 12-hour night shifts
- Hours: 36 hours per week
- Department: Respiratory Care
- Time Off: Up to 7 days of requested time off permitted
Registered Respiratory Therapist Job Requirements
- At least 2 years of recent respiratory therapy experience in an acute care hospital setting
- Graduate of an A.M.A.- or CoARC-approved respiratory therapy program
- Current Ohio Respiratory Care Professional (RCP) license
- Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credential preferred
- Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT) candidates may be considered if registry eligible, have appropriate experience, and obtain the RRT credential within 120 days of the assignment start date
- Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
- Strong patient assessment, clinical communication, documentation, and emergency response skills
- Ability to provide respectful, patient-centered respiratory care to adult patients and collaborate effectively with physicians, nurses, and other members of the healthcare team
Respiratory Therapist Responsibilities
- Verify provider orders, assess patients for therapy appropriateness, and deliver safe, high-quality respiratory care
- Assess, evaluate, document, and monitor patient tolerance and response to respiratory treatments
- Perform respiratory and pulmonary procedures in accordance with department policies and clinical protocols
- Respond to emergencies and participate in cardiopulmonary resuscitation when needed
- Administer medical gases and respiratory medications, and set up, operate, and maintain respiratory care equipment
- Provide care using equipment such as PB980 and PB840 ventilators, V60 noninvasive ventilators, EPOC handheld analyzers, and ParaPacPlus transport ventilators
- Explain respiratory treatments to patients, answer questions, and promote a safe and supportive care environment
- Communicate significant patient responses or changes in condition to the appropriate care team members
- Participate in interdisciplinary care teams, quality improvement initiatives, education, and continuing competency activities
- Maintain accurate service documentation and support department supply and equipment readiness
Apply now for this Registered Respiratory Therapist travel assignment in Akron, Ohio, and join a high-acuity acute care respiratory care team.
Benefits
401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision
Equal Opportunity
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