
Hospital | Registered Respiratory Therapist
- Agency
- GHR Healthcare
- Location
- Cleveland, OH
- Job type
- Travel
- Profession
- Respiratory Therapist
- Industry
- Nursing & Healthcare
- Posted
- Oct 7, 2026
Pay breakdown
- Hourly
- $46.94
- Weekly
- $1,690
- Yearly (full-time)
- $87,880
- Start date
- January 11, 2027
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).
Job description
Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) Travel Jobs – Hospital Night Shift in Cleveland, Ohio
Position Overview
Join a Cleveland, Ohio hospital respiratory care team as an experienced Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) on a 24-week travel contract. Provide high-quality respiratory therapy in an on-site hospital setting while collaborating with physicians, nurses, and interdisciplinary healthcare providers. This Ohio travel healthcare opportunity offers overnight shifts and easy access to Lake Erie, renowned cultural attractions, professional sports, diverse dining, and scenic parks.
Travel Respiratory Therapist Job Details
- Location: Cleveland, Ohio
- Healthcare Setting: Hospital respiratory care and pulmonary services
- Weekly Estimated Pay: $1,630–$1,750
- Start Date: January 11, 2027
- Contract End Date: June 28, 2027
- Contract Length: Approximately 24 weeks
- Shift: 12-hour night shifts, approximately 7:00 PM–7:30 AM
- Schedule: Four night shifts per week; 36 hours per week
- Weekend Coverage: Weekends as needed
- Work Arrangement: On-site
- Additional Assignment Flexibility: May float to affiliated Cleveland-area locations as needed
Registered Respiratory Therapist Job Requirements
- Minimum of 2 years of experience as a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT)
- Active Ohio RRT license in hand at the time of submission
- Current National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC) certification in hand at the time of submission
- Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification in hand at the time of submission
- Ability to work overnight shifts and provide weekend coverage as needed
- Ability to float to affiliated Cleveland-area locations when required
- Two recent professional references from a manager, supervisor, assistant nurse manager, or director within the respiratory specialty
- Willingness to complete required credentialing, background screening, fingerprinting, drug screening, and occupational health requirements
Respiratory Therapist Responsibilities
- Provide respiratory therapy services to patients in a hospital setting
- Assess, monitor, and document patients’ respiratory status and response to treatment
- Deliver ordered respiratory treatments and support evidence-based plans of care
- Operate and monitor respiratory care equipment according to clinical standards
- Recognize changes in patient condition and communicate concerns promptly to the care team
- Collaborate with physicians, nurses, and other healthcare professionals to support safe, high-quality patient care
- Maintain accurate clinical documentation and follow departmental policies and safety standards
- Adapt to varying patient needs and assignments while floating to affiliated locations as requested
Apply now for this Cleveland, Ohio Registered Respiratory Therapist travel contract and join a hospital respiratory care team on the night shift.
Benefits
401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision
Equal Opportunity
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