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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 7, 2026

Pay breakdown

Hourly
$46.88
Weekly
$1,875
Yearly (full-time)
$97,500
Contract length
24 weeks
Start date
January 11, 2027

This job pays about $46.88/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, 40 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 Jobs – Cleveland, Ohio Hospital Contract

Apply for a Registered Respiratory Therapist travel job in Cleveland, Ohio, supporting high-acuity hospital patients with expert respiratory care.

Join a hospital respiratory care team and make a meaningful impact through respiratory assessment, treatment, monitoring, and patient education. This 24-week travel respiratory therapist contract offers a consistent mid-shift schedule and the opportunity to practice in a dynamic healthcare environment in one of the Midwest’s most vibrant medical and cultural communities.

Registered Respiratory Therapist Job Details

  • Weekly Estimated Pay: $1,810–$1,940
  • Location: Cleveland, Ohio
  • Healthcare Setting: Hospital respiratory care
  • Contract Type: Travel assignment
  • Start Date: January 11, 2027
  • End Date: June 28, 2027
  • Contract Duration: 24 weeks
  • Schedule: 4 shifts per week, 10-hour shifts
  • Shift: Mid shift, approximately 3:00 p.m.–1:30 a.m.
  • Hours: 40 hours per week
  • Weekend Coverage: Weekends as needed
  • Openings: 2
  • Additional Flexibility: May float to nearby affiliated facilities as needed

Travel Respiratory Therapist Job Requirements

  • At least 2 years of experience as a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT)
  • Active Ohio Registered Respiratory Therapist license in hand at the time of submission
  • Active National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC) credential in hand at the time of submission
  • Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification in hand at the time of submission
  • Ability to work mid shifts, 4 shifts per week, and weekends as needed
  • Willingness to float to affiliated facilities when operationally required
  • Successful completion of required background screening, fingerprinting, and drug screening
  • Compliance with applicable COVID-19 and influenza vaccination requirements, subject to permitted medical or religious exemptions
  • Two recent professional references from a manager, supervisor, assistant nurse manager, or director in the specialty
  • Ability to provide complete work history and copies of active credentials during the application process

Registered Respiratory Therapist Responsibilities

  • Provide respiratory assessment, treatment, monitoring, and education for hospitalized patients
  • Collaborate with physicians, nurses, and other members of the interdisciplinary healthcare team
  • Evaluate patient respiratory status and respond appropriately to changes in condition
  • Operate and monitor respiratory therapy equipment according to department standards
  • Document respiratory care and patient treatment accurately and in a timely manner
  • Support pulmonary and respiratory care services across assigned hospital units
  • Maintain a safe, professional, and patient-centered clinical environment
  • Complete required orientation, competency validation, and specialty education

Apply now for this Cleveland, Ohio Registered Respiratory Therapist travel contract and join a high-acuity hospital respiratory care team.

Benefits

401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision

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