
Hospital | Registered Respiratory Therapist
- Agency
- GHR Healthcare
- Location
- Columbus, OH
- Job type
- Travel
- Profession
- Respiratory Therapist
- Industry
- Nursing & Healthcare
- Posted
- Oct 8, 2026
Pay breakdown
- Hourly
- $45.69
- Weekly
- $1,645
- Yearly (full-time)
- $85,540
- Start date
- October 26, 2026
This job pays about $45.69/hour — 19% 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).
Job description
Travel Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) Jobs – Hospital Day Shift in Columbus, Ohio
Join our healthcare team as a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) in an on-site hospital setting in Columbus, Ohio. This 13-week travel respiratory therapist assignment offers day shifts, competitive weekly pay, and the opportunity to provide comprehensive respiratory care to patients with complex medical needs while collaborating with physicians and an interdisciplinary care team. Located in Columbus’s vibrant 43201 area, this hospital respiratory therapy opportunity offers convenient access to dining, arts, parks, and dynamic urban neighborhoods.
Travel Respiratory Therapist Job Details
- Position: Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT)
- Setting: Hospital
- Location: Columbus, Ohio 43201
- Assignment Type: 13-week travel respiratory therapy assignment
- Anticipated Start Date: October 26, 2026
- Schedule: Day shifts; 3 shifts per week
- Shift Duration: 12-hour days
- Hours: Approximately 36 hours per week
- Openings: 2
- Weekly Estimated Pay: $1,590–$1,700
Registered Respiratory Therapist Qualifications
- Current Registered Respiratory Therapist credential or applicable respiratory therapy credential
- Active respiratory therapist license in Ohio, or eligibility to practice according to applicable requirements
- At least 1 year of professional respiratory therapy experience
- Current BLS and ACLS certification, or the ability to meet applicable requirements before beginning the assignment
- Clinical experience with invasive and non-invasive mechanical ventilation, oxygen delivery systems, and aerosol therapy
- Ability to assess patients, prioritize care, document accurately, and communicate effectively with the care team
- Ability to work independently with minimal supervision while maintaining a calm, patient-centered approach
Respiratory Therapist Responsibilities
- Evaluate patients and recommend or implement respiratory treatment plans within the scope of professional practice
- Provide routine and advanced respiratory treatments using invasive and non-invasive ventilators, oxygen equipment, aerosol devices, and nebulizers
- Set up, self-test, operate, maintain, and monitor mechanical ventilation equipment
- Perform suctioning, chest physiotherapy, tracheostomy care, airway management, and endotracheal tube insertion or removal as permitted by policy and scope of practice
- Perform oximetry, capnography, arterial puncture, pulmonary function studies, 12-lead EKGs, and basic arrhythmia recognition
- Assist with respiratory-related procedures, including bronchoscopy, percutaneous tracheostomy, chest tube placement, and other interventions
- Provide respiratory support during patient transport into and out of the hospital as medically prescribed
- Respond to cardiopulmonary emergencies and perform resuscitation in accordance with BLS and ACLS guidelines
- Review relevant diagnostic information, monitor patient response, and communicate changes or concerns to physicians and the interdisciplinary team
- Educate patients and families about treatments, equipment, and discharge-related respiratory care
- Document assessments, treatments, patient responses, handoff information, and applicable charges accurately
- Support equipment maintenance and promptly report equipment concerns or repair needs
Apply now for this Registered Respiratory Therapist travel assignment and join a supportive hospital team in Columbus, Ohio.
Benefits
401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision
Equal Opportunity
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