Travel Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) Jobs – Night Shift Contract in Columbus, Ohio

Experienced Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) needed for a 13-week hospital travel contract in Columbus, Ohio. Join a collaborative respiratory care team and support adult and geriatric patients at a large academic medical center across medical-surgical floors and progressive care units.

Columbus is a vibrant and welcoming city known for its thriving arts scene, beautiful parks, diverse neighborhoods, and strong healthcare community.

Respiratory Therapist Job Details

• Weekly Estimated Pay: $1,660-$1,780
• Location: Columbus, Ohio
• Healthcare Setting: Hospital respiratory therapy; medical-surgical floors and progressive care units
• Start Date: November 16, 2026
• Contract Duration: 13 weeks
• Schedule: Three 12-hour night shifts per week, approximately 7:00 p.m. to 7:30 a.m.
• Hours: 36 hours per week
• Weekend Requirement: Weekends required
• Patient Population: Adults and geriatric patients
• Electronic Medical Record: Epic
• Float Expectation: Floating between hospital campuses may be required

Registered Respiratory Therapist Job Requirements

• At least 2 years of recent respiratory therapy experience in a hospital setting
• Previous travel respiratory therapist experience is not required; first-time travelers are welcome
• Active Ohio Respiratory Therapist license in hand at the time of submission; pending licenses are not accepted
• Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credential; CRT may also be accepted where applicable
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
• High school diploma or official high school transcripts required during the compliance process
• Demonstrated competency with adult critical care respiratory therapies and equipment
• Ability to complete required credentialing and fingerprinting steps promptly
• Two professional references, including at least one manager, director, supervisor, or other formal leader

Respiratory Therapist Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive respiratory care for adult and geriatric patients on medical-surgical and progressive care units
• Assess patients, interpret arterial blood gases, and support individualized respiratory treatment plans
• Manage oxygen delivery, aerosol therapies, nebulized medications, high-flow nasal cannula, BiPAP, CPAP, and ventilator weaning
• Perform airway management, oral and nasal suctioning, tracheostomy care, trach collar management, and extubation support
• Monitor and troubleshoot mechanical ventilation, including high-pressure alarms
• Assist with emergency department respiratory care and patients requiring advanced pulmonary support
• Support pulmonary hygiene, sputum specimen collection, and other diagnostic and therapeutic procedures
• Collaborate with nurses, physicians, and interdisciplinary care teams to promote safe, high-quality patient outcomes
• Adapt to changing unit needs and provide coverage at another campus when assigned

Apply now for this travel Registered Respiratory Therapist opportunity and join a leading healthcare team in Columbus, Ohio.

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.