No salary listed — similar Respiratory Therapist roles pay ~$85k (median of 21 jobs)
6.9/10 work-life score · Top 25% in Respiratory Therapy — ranked against 3,656 active roles in this specialty
Traveling Respiratory Therapist (RT) - System Flex
About the Role
Traveling RT for Mercy Health system. Multiple locations. Competitive pay, benefits.
Join Mercy Health BSMH as a Traveling Respiratory Therapist – System Flex in Deer Park, Ohio, United States.
Benefits & Compensation
- 403(b) with employer contributions
- Medical, dental, vision
- Paid time off
- Tuition assistance
- Professional development
Work Schedule
- Full-Time position.
- No call required.
- Day shift only - no nights.
This position offers no call requirements, day shifts only. Work with Mercy Health BSMH in Deer Park, Ohio, United States.
Key Responsibilities
The Respiratory Therapist provides patient care by assessing, planning, and implementing respiratory treatments across various Bon Secours Mercy Health system locations. Responsibilities include managing mechanical ventilators, performing diagnostic services, and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to restore patient health.
Requirements
Candidates must hold an associate degree from an AMA-approved respiratory care program and possess current state licensure along with NBRC credentials. At least one year of acute care experience in environments such as NICU, PICU, or ICU is required, alongside BLS, ACLS, PALS, and NRP certifications.
Qualifications
- Education
- Associate degree
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Certifications
Key Skills
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Traveling Respiratory Therapist (RT) - System Flex at Mercy Health a 6.9 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 25% in Respiratory Therapy — ranked against 3,656 active Respiratory Therapy listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no on-call duties, no night shifts.
This score reflects a generally positive work environment with some areas for improvement. Clinicians should evaluate scheduling and workload expectations carefully.
Respiratory Therapy — healthcare professional Career Context
In Ohio, Respiratory Therapy listings on WeekdayDoc pay a median of ~$82k across 381 listings, vs ~$85k nationally (8,753 listings).
Respiratory Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is up 1.5% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).
Ohio's cost-of-living index is 90.5 (US average = 100) — Ohio ranks #9 of 50 for clinician purchasing power. 61.3% of Ohio clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
Position Insights
AI ANALYSISThis role scores 6.9/10 on work-life balance for Respiratory Therapist roles. No call coverage keeps hours predictable.
Career trajectory: This position offers advancement within 2-3 years. The compensation analysis shows this employer pays...
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