Travel Respiratory Therapist - Neuro Diagnostics - $1,874 per week

TotalMed; Akron (OH); On-site; USD 55,000 - 76,000; Full time

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Job summary

A healthcare staffing agency is seeking a travel Registered Respiratory Therapist for a role in Akron, Ohio. The position requires at least 1 year of acute care experience and certifications including BLS and ACLS. Responsibilities include providing patient care, administering respiratory treatments, and maintaining equipment. This travel job offers a competitive pay package based on 12-hour shifts, with long-term contracts available. Join a supportive team that values integrity and professionalism in the healthcare field.

Qualifications

• Must have at least 1 year of experience in acute care.
• Certification in BLS and ACLS required.
• PALS and NRP may be required in some locations.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care and evaluate treatment methods.
• Administer respiratory and cardiology modalities to patients.
• Maintain and calibrate respiratory equipment.
• Clean, disinfect, assemble, calibrate and maintain respiratory equipment; evaluate safety of equipment.
• Perform arterial puncture and analyze samples per guidelines.
• Collaborate with nurses, physicians and others to optimize continuum of care.

Skills

BLS

ACLS

NBRC

ACLS

PALS/NRP

Education

State licensure as a Respiratory Therapist

Tools

NBRC

Job description

Job Description & Requirements

TNAA TotalMed Allied is seeking a travel Registered Respiratory Therapist for a travel job in Akron, Ohio.

• Specialty: Registered Respiratory Therapist
• Discipline: Allied Health Professional
• Start Date: 04/27/2026
• Duration: 12 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, nights
• Employment Type: Travel

We're looking for respiratory care professionals for an immediate travel position opening in Akron, OH. The right RT should have 1 year recent acute care experience. Read below for more requirements.

Responsibilities

As a Respiratory Therapist, you will provide direct patient care to patients in a variety of clinical areas, including evaluations and treatments according to procedural guidelines.

• Administer to patients a variety of simple and complex respiratory and cardiology modalities.
• Maintains appropriate patient records/documentation.
• Cleans, disinfects, assembles, calibrates, maintains respiratory and cardiology equipment and accessories. Evaluates equipment for proper and safe function. Reports malfunctions to director.
• Performs arterial puncture and analyzes sample according to procedure guidelines.
• Interacts with co‑workers, nurses, physicians, other hospital personnel to optimize continuum of care for patient being treated.
• Responds to emergent situations that could require respiratory support.

Respiratory Therapists should be able to stand and walk for long periods of time, as well as bend, lean or stoop without difficulty. They should be able to easily lift 20 pounds. Moving or lifting of patients may require lifting of up to 50 pounds at times. Respiratory Therapists must have specific vision abilities including close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

Qualifications

Must have 1 year of experience. Must have BLS, ACLS. PALS and NRP may be required in some areas.

Requirements*: NBRC, BLS, ACLS, 2 Years

Additional certifications may be required before beginning an assignment.

TotalMed Allied Job ID #1400140. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax‑free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Respiratory Therapist - RRT THER - Travel

About TNAA TotalMed Allied

In the fast‑paced, highly competitive industry that is healthcare, you need a partner who works for and with you. At TotalMed, we’re a team who really cares. Our goal is to give gold standard customer care by enhancing the recruiter‑traveler partnership with a high level of integrity and fun while supporting the experience you want to have throughout your travel career.

Our recruiters can help you evaluate the best healthcare jobs offered nationwide by uncovering your ideal career path and providing as much information as possible to assist in making the best decision for you in a no pressure atmosphere.

We care like no others so you can care like no other.

What the TotalMed experience can offer you:

• Top paying contracts
• 24x7 concierge one‑on‑one service to meet your needs
• Long or short term contracts available nationwide
• Top 10 agency per recent traveler surveys

Come experience the “Care like no other” difference!