
Hospital | Registered Respiratory Therapist
- Agency
- GHR Healthcare
- Location
- Cleveland, OH
- Job type
- Travel
- Profession
- Respiratory Therapist
- Industry
- Nursing & Healthcare
- Posted
- Sep 24, 2026
Pay breakdown
- Hourly
- $52.78
- Weekly
- $1,900
- Yearly (full-time)
- $98,800
- Contract length
- 12 weeks
This job pays about $52.78/hour — 37% 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) - Pediatric NICU/PICU Travel Contract in Cleveland, Ohio
Advance your respiratory therapy career with a travel contract in Cleveland, Ohio. We are seeking a skilled Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) to provide pediatric, NICU, PICU, and critical care respiratory support in a fast-paced hospital setting. Located in Cleveland’s 44195 area, this on-site opportunity offers access to a vibrant Great Lakes city known for its lakefront views, strong healthcare community, and easy access to world-class arts, dining, and entertainment.
Job Details
- Job Type: Travel Respiratory Therapist Contract
- Setting: Acute Care Hospital
- Specialty Focus: Pediatric Respiratory Care, NICU, PICU, and Critical Care
- Location: Cleveland, Ohio 44195
- Contract Duration: 12 weeks
- Shift: 12-hour day shifts
- Schedule: 3x12 or 4x12 rotation
- Hours Per Week: 36
- Weekly Estimated Pay: $1,830 - $1,970
- Start Date: Available upon assignment timeline
Job Requirements
- Minimum of 2 years of recent respiratory therapy experience required
- Active Ohio RRT license in hand
- NBRC certification required
- BLS certification required
- Advanced NRP and PALS required
- Experience working with pediatric, NICU, and PICU patients required
- Experience in high-acuity care, including Level IV NICU exposure, strongly preferred
- Ability to adapt to a fast-paced, team-oriented hospital environment
- All required certifications must be active and available at the time of submission
Responsibilities
- Provide expert respiratory therapy services for pediatric, NICU, PICU, and CVICU patients
- Perform patient assessments and deliver therapeutic respiratory treatments with precision and compassion
- Support critical care teams in managing complex respiratory conditions and acute patient needs
- Assist with patient care across multiple pediatric and neonatal units as needed
- Maintain accurate clinical documentation and communicate effectively with the interdisciplinary care team
- Contribute to a safe, patient-centered environment focused on quality outcomes
- Float to related pediatric and neonatal units when needed based on clinical staffing needs
Apply now to join a leading healthcare team in Cleveland, Ohio and take the next step in your respiratory therapy career.
Benefits
401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision
Equal Opportunity
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