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Hospital | Registered Respiratory Therapist

GHR HealthcareCleveland, OHTravel
Agency
GHR Healthcare
Location
Cleveland, OH
Job type
Travel
Profession
Respiratory Therapist
Industry
Nursing & Healthcare
Posted
Oct 12, 2026

Pay breakdown

Hourly
$46.94
Weekly
$1,690
Yearly (full-time)
$87,880
Contract length
13 weeks
Start date
November 16, 2026

This job pays about $46.94/hour — 22% 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).

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Job description

Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) Travel Assignment – Hospital Night Shift in Cleveland, Ohio

Apply for a Cleveland, Ohio travel respiratory therapist job and join an experienced hospital respiratory care team. This on-site 13-week assignment offers a consistent night schedule, opportunities to support diverse hospital patients, and the chance to make a meaningful impact through high-quality respiratory therapy and patient care. Located on Cleveland’s welcoming west side, the area provides convenient access to Lake Erie, parks, dining, arts, and the city’s many cultural attractions.

Travel Respiratory Therapist Job Details

  • Position: Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT)
  • Healthcare Setting: Hospital respiratory care
  • Location: Cleveland, Ohio 44111
  • Assignment Type: 13-week travel respiratory therapist assignment
  • Start Date: November 16, 2026
  • Assignment End Date: February 15, 2027
  • Weekly Estimated Pay: $1,630–$1,750
  • Schedule: 3 shifts per week, 36 hours per week
  • Shift: 12-hour nights, approximately 6:30 p.m.–7:00 a.m.
  • Weekend Coverage: Weekends as needed
  • Work Arrangement: On-site
  • Additional Scheduling: Floating to nearby affiliated facilities may be required based on operational needs

Registered Respiratory Therapist Job Requirements

  • Minimum of 2 years of experience as a Registered Respiratory Therapist in a hospital setting
  • Active Ohio Respiratory Therapist license in hand at the time of submission
  • Active NBRC credential in hand at the time of submission
  • Current BLS certification in hand at the time of submission
  • Two recent professional references from a manager, supervisor, assistant nurse manager, or director within the specialty
  • Ability to work night shifts, provide weekend coverage as needed, and float to nearby affiliated locations when requested
  • Successful completion of required credentialing, background screening, health screening, and orientation processes
  • Strong communication, critical-thinking, and interdisciplinary collaboration skills

Respiratory Therapist Responsibilities

  • Assess patients and provide respiratory care in accordance with clinical standards and care plans
  • Administer prescribed respiratory treatments, therapies, and medications
  • Support airway management, oxygen therapy, ventilation, and other respiratory interventions
  • Monitor patient responses to respiratory therapy and promptly communicate changes in condition
  • Assist with emergency and critical respiratory care procedures as appropriate
  • Operate, assess, and troubleshoot respiratory equipment while maintaining patient safety
  • Document assessments, treatments, patient outcomes, and care activities accurately
  • Collaborate with physicians, nurses, and other members of the healthcare team to coordinate patient care
  • Follow hospital policies, infection-prevention practices, and applicable respiratory care protocols

Apply now to join this Cleveland, Ohio hospital respiratory care team as a Registered Respiratory Therapist.

Benefits

401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision

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