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Hospital | Registered Respiratory Therapist

GHR HealthcareSpringfield, OHTravel
Agency
GHR Healthcare
Location
Springfield, OH
Job type
Travel
Profession
Respiratory Therapist
Industry
Nursing & Healthcare
Posted
Sep 29, 2026

Pay breakdown

Hourly
$49.86
Weekly
$1,795
Yearly (full-time)
$93,340
Contract length
13 weeks
Start date
October 19, 2026

This job pays about $49.86/hour — 30% 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, 3 of them in Springfield.
  • 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) – 13-Week Hospital Assignment in Springfield, Ohio

Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) needed for a 13-week travel respiratory therapy job in Springfield, Ohio, with overnight shifts and competitive weekly pay.

Join a hospital-based respiratory care team supporting patients across critical care, emergency, step-down, and medical-surgical areas. This is an excellent opportunity for a skilled travel respiratory therapist to provide essential cardiopulmonary care, manage advanced respiratory therapies, and collaborate with an interdisciplinary clinical team during overnight shifts.

Travel Respiratory Therapist Job Details

  • Location: Springfield, Ohio
  • Assignment Type: Travel respiratory therapy assignment
  • Weekly Estimated Pay: $1,730-$1,860
  • Start Date: October 19, 2026
  • End Date: January 18, 2027
  • Duration: 13 weeks
  • Schedule: Three 12-hour night shifts per week
  • Weekly Hours: Approximately 36 hours
  • Shift Rotation: Night shifts rotate weekly; every other weekend required
  • Setting: On-site hospital respiratory therapy department

Respiratory Therapist Job Requirements

  • Current Respiratory Care Practitioner license in the state of Ohio
  • National Board for Respiratory Care credential required
  • Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) or Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT) accepted; RRT preferred
  • At least 1 year of respiratory therapy experience preferred, with experience in a general acute-care hospital setting strongly valued
  • Current BLS, ACLS, and/or PALS certification as applicable; required credentials must be obtained from an approved source before direct patient care
  • Demonstrated experience with ventilators, high-flow nasal cannula, and heated high-flow oxygen
  • Experience with 980 ventilators preferred
  • Ability to provide respiratory care for neonatal, pediatric, adult, and geriatric patient populations based on department needs
  • Strong patient assessment, communication, organization, documentation, and teamwork skills
  • Ability to work independently in a fast-paced hospital environment and respond effectively to changing patient acuity

Respiratory Therapy Responsibilities

  • Perform initial and ongoing respiratory assessments, analyze clinical data, develop respiratory care plans, and evaluate treatment effectiveness
  • Administer respiratory treatments and therapies in accordance with physician orders and patient response
  • Manage ventilatory support, CPAP/BiPAP, high-flow oxygen, nebulized medications, inhaled therapies, oxygen therapy, and continuous aerosol treatments
  • Respond to cardiopulmonary emergencies and participate in resuscitation events as clinically indicated
  • Perform arterial blood gas punctures and testing, airway management, pulse oximetry, bedside pulmonary function testing, and other diagnostic procedures within scope of practice
  • Monitor patients and recommend respiratory therapy adjustments to help achieve appropriate clinical goals
  • Provide respiratory education to patients and caregivers regarding disease management, inhaler use, oxygen therapy, incentive spirometry, aerosol treatments, and ventilator care when applicable
  • Maintain respiratory equipment and supplies, accurate patient records, and timely clinical documentation
  • Collaborate with physicians, nurses, and other members of the interdisciplinary care team across the emergency department, ICU, cardiovascular ICU, step-down unit, and medical-surgical floors
  • Follow infection prevention, safety, quality assurance, and departmental policies while maintaining a patient-centered approach to respiratory care

Location & Work Environment

Springfield, Ohio, offers a welcoming Midwestern community with convenient access to the greater Dayton and Columbus areas. The region features parks, historic attractions, local dining, and a relaxed pace of living, making it an appealing home base for a travel respiratory therapy assignment. The role is active and clinically diverse, with frequent walking and standing, patient repositioning, equipment management, and exposure to the demands of a busy hospital environment.

Apply now to explore this travel Registered Respiratory Therapist opportunity in Springfield, Ohio, and join a collaborative hospital respiratory 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.

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