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Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) Travel Contract – Cleveland, Ohio

Join a high-acuity hospital respiratory care team as a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) in Cleveland, Ohio. This 12-week travel respiratory therapy contract offers competitive weekly pay, 12-hour night shifts, and the opportunity to support diverse patient populations while building valuable hospital-based experience in a nationally recognized healthcare community. Cleveland offers an appealing mix of cultural attractions, lakefront recreation, welcoming neighborhoods, restaurants, entertainment, and outdoor activities.

Travel Respiratory Therapist Job Details

• Weekly Estimated Pay: $1,630–$1,750
• Location: Cleveland, Ohio
• Healthcare Setting: Hospital respiratory care and pulmonary services
• Job Type: Travel respiratory therapist contract
• Start Date: October 26, 2026
• Contract Duration: 12 weeks, with potential extension opportunities
• Schedule: 3 shifts per week
• Shift Duration: 12-hour night shifts, approximately 7:00 p.m. to 7:30 a.m.
• Hours: 36 hours per week
• Weekend Coverage: Weekends as needed
• Floating: May float to nearby affiliated healthcare locations as needed

Registered Respiratory Therapist Job Requirements

• At least 2 years of recent experience as a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) in a hospital setting
• Active Ohio Respiratory Therapist license in hand at the time of submission
• Current 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
• Required respiratory therapy certifications and licensure must be active and not pending
• Ability to provide two recent professional references from a manager, supervisor, assistant nurse manager, or director within the applicable specialty
• Willingness to complete required background screening, occupational health screening, and facility compliance requirements
• Commitment to a smoke-free and nicotine-free workplace

Respiratory Therapist Responsibilities

• Deliver comprehensive respiratory care to hospitalized patients in collaboration with physicians, nurses, and the interdisciplinary healthcare team
• Assess patients, monitor respiratory status, and implement treatment plans according to clinical orders and established respiratory care standards
• Provide respiratory treatments, oxygen therapy, airway management, and ventilatory support as appropriate to patient needs
• Recognize changes in patient condition and communicate clinical findings promptly to the care team
• Document respiratory assessments, interventions, patient responses, and ongoing care accurately in the medical record
• Support safe transitions of care and participate in departmental quality improvement and competency initiatives
• Adapt to varying hospital assignments and float to other nearby healthcare locations when operationally required

Apply now for this Cleveland, Ohio travel respiratory therapist opportunity and join a high-acuity hospital care team!

Benefits

401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision

Equal Opportunity

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity across our organization. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.