Travel Respiratory Therapist - $1,980 per week

American Traveler; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 72,000 - 96,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Premium benefits

Housing stipend

24/7 support

Job summary

American Traveler is seeking a Registered Respiratory Therapist for a night shift position at a teaching hospital in Columbus, Ohio. This travel assignment requires RRT certification and 2+ years of experience.

The assignment runs 13 weeks, 36 hours per week, nights (3x12s), with duties in critical care and ED, including ventilator and airway management, ABG interpretation, and medication administration.

Local candidates considered; fingerprinting and compliance timelines apply.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience required in respiratory therapy.
• RRT certification and BLS required; Ohio license if applicable.
• Experience with ventilator management and airway procedures.

Responsibilities

• Ventilator management and pulmonary hygiene.
• Airway management including suctioning and tracheostomy care.
• Medication administration and ABG interpretation.

Skills

RRT certification

2+ years experience

ABG interpretation

Ventilator management

Airway management

Oxygen therapy

CPAP/BiPAP

Suctioning

Tracheostomy care

BLS certification

Education

ACEN/CCNE accredited program

High school & college diploma/transcripts

Tools

Ventilator devices

BiPAP/CPAP equipment

Nebulizers

Arterial blood gas interpretation tools

Job description

American Traveler is seeking a travel Respiratory Therapist for a travel job in Columbus, Ohio.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Respiratory Therapist
• Discipline: Allied Health Professional
• Start Date: 11/01/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, nights
• Employment Type: Travel

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Nov 1, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is seeking a Registered Respiratory Therapist for a night shift position at a teaching hospital requiring RRT certification and 2+ years of experience.

Details

• Respiratory/Neuro Diagnostics unit within a hospital setting
• Adult Critical Care and Emergency Department work settings
• Night shift, 3x12 hour shifts from 19:00-7:30

Requirements

• Minimum 2 years of experience required
• RRT certification required
• BLS certification required
• OH State License required if applicable
• High school diploma and college diploma/transcripts required
• Education must be from an ACEN or CCNE accredited program
• Experience with ventilator management including BiPAP, CPAP, and weaning from mechanical ventilation
• Experience with airway management devices including extubation, suctioning, and tracheostomy care
• Experience with medication delivery systems including aerosol setups and nebulizers
• Experience with oxygen therapy including High Flow Nasal Cannula (HFNC) and trach collar
• Ability to interpret Arterial Blood Gases (ABGs)
• 2 professional references required, with at least 1 from a Manager/Director or formal leadership role; Charge RN acceptable as second reference; no coworker references accepted

Additional Information

• Responsibilities include medication administration, ventilator management, airway management, and pulmonary hygiene
• Perform sputum specimen collection and tracheostomy care/management
• Candidates must complete Ohio fingerprinting promptly after signing contract due to urgent compliance timelines
• Local candidates accepted at the same rate
• Former employees eligible for travel assignment after 6+ months away from the facility
• Current employees are ineligible to be hired as a traveler at this health system
• RTO must be submitted with the contract and is limited to 7 days or less

American Traveler Job ID #P-753668. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36.0 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Travel Respiratory Therapist - Registered RT/RRT

About American Traveler

With over 25 years of experience, American Traveler has established a reputation for outstanding customer service. Our team ensures a smooth, worry-free experience for those starting on or expanding their travel nursing and allied careers.

With thousands of travel nursing and allied jobs nationwide, our attentive and approachable recruiters find positions that align perfectly with your career aspirations and personal requirements.

American Traveler offers exceptional benefits, including premium medical, dental, vision and life insurance beginning day one of your assignment, generous 401(k) match, substantial housing stipends, and more. Additionally, with 24/7 support and access to our in-house clinicians, you are assured confidence and comfort throughout your assignment.

With our team behind you, you can relax and enjoy a rewarding travel career.