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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
$46.94
Weekly
$1,690
Yearly (full-time)
$87,880
Start date
December 14, 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

Travel Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) – Emergency Department Job in Cleveland, Ohio

Join a skilled respiratory care team as a travel Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) in Cleveland, Ohio, providing emergency department and hospital-based patient care. This respiratory therapist job is ideal for an experienced RRT who is confident performing respiratory assessments and treatments in a fast-paced healthcare environment. Cleveland offers a vibrant healthcare community, rich cultural attractions, diverse neighborhoods, and easy access to Lake Erie.

Travel Respiratory Therapist Job Details

  • Location: Cleveland, Ohio
  • Weekly Estimated Pay: $1,630–$1,750
  • Assignment Length: 24 weeks
  • Start Date: December 14, 2026
  • Schedule: 4 shifts per week
  • Shift: 12-hour nights, approximately 7:00 p.m. to 7:30 a.m.
  • Hours: 36 hours per week
  • Healthcare Setting: Hospital emergency department and respiratory care services
  • Weekend Coverage: Weekends as needed
  • Additional Flexibility: May float to nearby partner hospital locations as needed

Registered Respiratory Therapist Job Requirements

  • Minimum of 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
  • Recent work history must be included in the professional profile
  • Two recent professional references from a manager, supervisor, assistant nurse manager, or director in the respiratory care specialty
  • Ability to complete required onboarding, screening, credentialing, and competency requirements

Respiratory Therapist Responsibilities

  • Evaluate patients and provide respiratory care in the emergency department and hospital setting
  • Deliver respiratory treatments and interventions according to patient condition and established clinical standards
  • Monitor respiratory status and communicate changes to the interdisciplinary care team
  • Support neurodiagnostic and specialized respiratory care coverage as assigned
  • Collaborate with physicians, nurses, and other healthcare professionals to promote safe, effective patient care
  • Maintain accurate clinical documentation and follow department policies and procedures
  • Float to other approved locations when needed to support continuity of respiratory services

Apply now for this travel Registered Respiratory Therapist opportunity in Cleveland, Ohio, and join a collaborative hospital respiratory care team.

Benefits

401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision

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