
Hospital | Registered Respiratory Therapist
- Agency
- GHR Healthcare
- Location
- Cleveland, OH
- Job type
- Travel
- Profession
- Respiratory Therapist
- Industry
- Nursing & Healthcare
- Posted
- Sep 23, 2026
Pay breakdown
- Hourly
- $45.28
- Weekly
- $1,630
- Yearly (full-time)
- $84,760
- Contract length
- 13 weeks
- Start date
- 10/19/2026
This job pays about $45.28/hour — 18% 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 Assignment – Emergency Department | Cleveland, Ohio
Immediate opening for a Registered Respiratory Therapist in Cleveland, OH. Cleveland’s 44195 area offers a welcoming urban setting with a vibrant healthcare community, convenient city living, and plenty to enjoy outside of work. Join a high-acuity hospital emergency department on a 13-week travel assignment and provide essential respiratory care in a fast-paced acute care setting.
Overview
We are seeking a skilled Registered Respiratory Therapist for a travel RRT job in an emergency department setting. This opportunity is ideal for a confident clinician who thrives in a dynamic hospital environment and is ready to make an immediate impact in Cleveland healthcare.
Job Details
- Location: Cleveland, OH 44195
- Setting: Hospital Emergency Department
- Employment Type: Travel Respiratory Therapist Job
- Shift: Night shift, 3x12-hour shifts (19:00 - 07:30)
- Hours Per Week: 36
- Duration: 13 weeks
- Estimated Weekly Pay: $1,630-$1,750
- Start Date: 10/19/2026
- End Date: 1/18/2027
- Orientation: 16 hours
- Schedule Notes: Weekends as needed; float support may be required to nearby acute care locations.
Job Requirements
- Minimum 2 years of Registered Respiratory Therapist experience
- Active Ohio RRT license in hand at time of submission
- NBRC credential in hand at time of submission
- Current BLS certification required
- ACLS, NIHSS, and TNCC listed in the posting requirements
- All required certifications must be active and submitted with the profile
- Ability to work night shifts and adapt to a fast-paced emergency department setting
- Must be able to meet compliance requirements, including background review and screening
Responsibilities
- Provide respiratory care support in the emergency department
- Assess, monitor, and treat patients with a variety of respiratory and neuro diagnostic needs
- Respond promptly to changing patient conditions in a high-acuity acute care environment
- Collaborate with physicians, nurses, and other care team members to support patient outcomes
- Maintain accurate documentation and follow facility protocols and safety standards
- Support patient care across affiliated locations when float coverage is needed
Why Apply?
- Competitive weekly pay for a travel respiratory therapist assignment
- Opportunity to work in a respected Cleveland hospital emergency department
- Night shift schedule with consistent 36 hours per week
- Chance to grow your experience in a high-acuity clinical setting
Apply now to join this rewarding travel Registered Respiratory Therapist job in Cleveland, Ohio and make a difference in patient care today.
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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