Travel Respiratory Therapist, RT
Listed compensation
$2,160/week
The week · per this posting3-day week · 3×12s
Ask the employer about the work setting, call expectations, weekend coverage and time off.
Job Description
Employment Type: Part time
Shift: Description:
Interested? Contact sue.mankowski@trinity-health.org
Are you an experienced Respiratory Therapist looking for premium compensation and maximum flexibility? Explore FirstChoice – Trinity Health's mobile staffing solution! FirstChoice RT’s are utilized to fill short and long-term assignments throughout the health system, and we need you to be a part of this innovative program! Nationwide and Regional opportunities available!
What You Will Do
Qualified and willing to float throughout the hospital and/or throughout multiple hospital locations and/or regions
Knows, understands, incorporates & demonstrates standard elements of professional practice per AARC guidelines.
- Acts independently & appropriately within, scope of knowledge & experience in practice area
- Retains accountability for delegation, choices, decisions & outcomes
- Collaborates with key stakeholders & contributes to quality & improvement practices & outcomes
- Exhibits agility & willingness to take on new & additional responsibilities
- Embraces new ideas & cultural differences while managing competing priorities
Minimum Qualifications
Respiratory Therapist
- Graduate of a two-year advanced practitioner -Accredited Respiratory Therapist program: Registry eligible.
- Current CRT or RRT credential.
- Valid State License in Respiratory Care if required in the state you are working.
- Interpersonal skills necessary to effectively communicate with patients, physicians and other health personnel and department management during all situations and in line with our mission and values.
- Analytical skills necessary to identify patient’s needs.
- Demonstrated basic computer skills in a Windows environment.
Position Highlights and Benefits
- Premium Pay
- Flexible Scheduling
- Travel opportunities available
- Variety of Practice Settings
- DailyPay available
- Reimbursement of License and Certifications available per assignment
- Opportunity to participate in 403B program
- LOCATION: Mount Carmel St. Ann's, Westerville, OH
Start DATE: ASAP
- WEEKS: 13 Weeks
- HOURS: 3x12
- Shift: Days
- Gross Weekly Rate: $2160.00
Our Commitment
Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.
Key Responsibilities
The Respiratory Therapist will float across hospital locations to provide high-quality respiratory care while collaborating with multidisciplinary teams. They are responsible for maintaining professional practice standards and ensuring patient needs are met through independent clinical judgment.
Requirements
Candidates must be graduates of an accredited two-year advanced practitioner respiratory therapist program and hold current CRT or RRT credentials. A valid state license in respiratory care is required, along with strong analytical and communication skills.
Qualifications
- Education
- Professional certificate or licensure
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Key Skills
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Travel Respiratory Therapist, RT at Trinity Health a 6.2 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 25% in Respiratory Therapy — ranked against 3,913 active Respiratory Therapy listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no night shifts.
Respiratory Therapy Career Context
Of the 40 active Respiratory Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 55% have no call, 50% require no weekends.
The cost-of-living index for Ohio is 92.8 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 61.3% of Ohio clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Work-life score | 6.2 / 10 · top 25% in respiratory therapy | ranked against 3,913 Respiratory Therapy listingslisting-based score, 0–10 |
| Listed pay | not listed | Respiratory Therapy median $116k (middle half $116k–$116k)13 comparable listings, Oct 2026 |
| Cost of living | Ohio index 92.8 | US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Respiratory Therapy listings in Ohio | 228 active | 3,917 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 55% no call · 50% no weekends40 benchmarked listings |
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