
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
- $50.83
- Weekly
- $1,830
- Yearly (full-time)
- $95,160
- Contract length
- 12 weeks
- Start date
- 10/26/2026
This job pays about $50.83/hour — 32% 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 Job – Pediatric/NICU in Cleveland, Ohio
Experienced Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) needed for a travel respiratory therapy job in Cleveland, Ohio. Join a high-acuity pediatric critical care team supporting patients in NICU, PICU, and CVICU settings. If you are a skilled pediatric respiratory therapist who thrives in fast-paced hospital environments and values collaborative care, this Ohio healthcare job could be an excellent fit.
Job Details
- Position: Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT)
- Location: Cleveland, OH 44195
- Employment Type: Travel Respiratory Therapist
- Setting: Hospital-based pediatric critical care environment
- Specialty Focus: NICU, PICU, and CVICU
- Contract Length: 12-week assignment
- Shift: 12-hour day shifts
- Schedule: 3x12-hour shifts per week; 4x12-hour options may be available
- Estimated Weekly Pay: $1,830-$1,970
- Start Date: 10/26/2026
- Orientation: 16 hours
- Floating: May float to additional pediatric/NICU locations as needed
Job Requirements
- Minimum of 2 years of respiratory therapy experience required
- Active Ohio RRT license in hand at time of submission
- NBRC certification required
- Current BLS certification required
- Advanced NRP and PALS required
- Experience in Pediatrics, PICU, and NICU required
- Comfort working in high-acuity Level 4 neonatal care
- All required certifications must be active and provided at submission
- References from a manager, assistant nurse manager, supervisor, or director in the specialty are required
Responsibilities
- Provide respiratory care for pediatric and neonatal patients in intensive care settings
- Support patients in NICU, PICU, and CVICU units with advanced respiratory interventions
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary healthcare teams to deliver safe, high-quality patient care
- Adapt quickly to changing patient needs in a high-acuity hospital environment
- Maintain accurate documentation and follow unit-specific protocols and compliance requirements
- Contribute to a patient-focused environment with professionalism and strong clinical judgment
Why Consider This Cleveland Healthcare Opportunity?
- Work in a major medical hub in Cleveland, Ohio
- Gain experience in pediatric critical care and neonatal respiratory therapy
- Support a collaborative team in a specialized hospital setting
- Enjoy a travel assignment with competitive weekly pay
Apply now for this rewarding Registered Respiratory Therapist travel job in Cleveland, Ohio, and join a team dedicated to exceptional pediatric and neonatal care.
Benefits
401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision
Equal Opportunity
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