Travel Registered Respiratory Therapist

Encode INC is seeking a travel Registered Respiratory Therapist for a travel job in Akron, Ohio.

• Specialty:
  Registered Respiratory Therapist
• Discipline:
  Allied Health Professional
• Start Date:
  
  10/25/2026
• Duration: 9 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift:
  12 hours, nights
• Employment Type:
  
  Travel

Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT)

Facility: Akron Campus
Location: 141 N. Forge St., Akron, OH 44304
Contract: 10/25/2026 – 12/26/2026
Duration: 9 weeks
Shift: Nights | 7:00 PM – 7:30 AM
Setting: All-Adult Acute Care | Level 1 Trauma Center

We are seeking an experienced Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) to provide respiratory care services in an all-adult, acute-care Level 1 Trauma Center environment.

RRTs are preferred; however, CRT candidates may be considered if they are Registry Eligible and have appropriate respiratory care experience.

• Graduate of an AMA- or CoARC-approved Respiratory Therapy program
• Valid Ohio Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP) license issued by the State Medical Board of Ohio
• Must be RRT or CRT
• Current BLS certification
• Registry Eligible candidates may be considered based on experience

• Verify physician orders and assess the appropriateness of respiratory treatments.
• Assess, monitor, document, and evaluate patients' tolerance and response to respiratory therapy.
• Recognize and report unusual patient reactions or changes in condition to physicians, nurses, and appropriate staff.
• Perform respiratory and pulmonary procedures according to department policies and protocols.
• Respond to emergencies and participate in CPR/cardiopulmonary resuscitation.
• Set up, operate, and maintain respiratory care equipment.
• Administer medical gases and respiratory medications as ordered.
• Educate patients regarding treatments and address questions or concerns.
• Maintain a safe environment for patients, visitors, and staff.
• Participate in patient care teams and quality improvement initiatives.
• Assist with supply and medication stocking and complete required billing documentation.
• Participate in staff education, in-services, meetings, and conferences.
• Maintain competency in respiratory care procedures, equipment, and regulatory requirements.

• PB 980 – Mechanical Ventilator
• PB 840 – Mechanical Ventilator
• V60 – Noninvasive Ventilator
• Epoc – Handheld Blood Gas Analyzer
• Para Pac Plus – Transport Ventilator

• All-adult patient population
• Acute Care
• Level 1 Trauma Center
• Experience with critical/acute-care respiratory patients is strongly relevant.

At Encode, we empower organizations and individuals through innovative, human-centric workforce and technology solutions. With decades of experience and a proven track record, we deliver more than just healthcare staffing, we provide integrated, strategic support across industries, with particular strength in federal and government contracts.

• 401k retirement plan
• Vision benefits
• Dental benefits
• Referral bonus
• Life insurance
• Medical benefits