Travel RRT job in Columbus, GA - Make $1,814 - $2,047/week

Aya Healthcare has an immediate opening for a Respiratory Therapist position in Columbus, GA. We’ll work with you to build the healthcare career of your dreams, offering opportunities close to home or across the country.

About the role

This is an 8-week assignment with night shifts (3x 12-hour shifts, 18:30 - 07:00). The charting system used is Epic.

Pay

$1,814 to $2,047 weekly (includes taxable wages and tax-free expense reimbursements).

Schedule

• Shift: Nights, 3x 12-hour shifts (18:30 - 07:00)
• Start Date: 08/31/2026
• Assignment Length: 8 weeks
• Patient Ratios: Varies by unit (nights and weekends)

Requirements

• 1 year of experience
• Required Certifications: ACLS, BLS, PALS, RRT

Skills

• Adult Critical Care
• Aerosol set up (trach, mask)
• Albuterol, Atrovent, Combivent, Flovent, Spiriva, Xopenex
• BiPAP, CPAP, High Flow Nasal Cannula (HFNC)
• Emergency Department experience
• Hand-held, Metered Dose Inhaler (MDI), Medihaler
• Interpretation of Arterial Blood Gases (ABGs)
• Inhaled steroids (Pulmicort, Perforomist, Tobramycin)
• Isuprel, Lidocaine, Racemic epinephrine, Terbutaline Sulfate
• Nasal airway placement/suctioning, Oral airway placement/suctioning
• Pediatric Critical Care
• Pressure/Volume Ventilator, T-piece, Trach collar
• Tracheostomy care/management
• Troubleshooting high-pressure alarms
• Weaning from mechanical ventilation
• Pulmonary Hygiene, Sputum specimen collection
• Extubation

Facility & Unit Information

• Facility Type: Acute Care Hospital
• Trauma Level: Level 2
• Bed Count: 336
• Charting Experience: Required (Epic)

Benefits

• Premium medical, dental, vision, and life insurance beginning day one of your assignment
• Insurance coverage retained for up to 24 days between assignments
• Generous 401(k) match
• Paid company housing (pet-friendly) or a housing stipend, if eligible
• Paid sick time (accrued at 1 hour per 30 hours worked, compliant with state/federal laws)
• Unlimited continuing education units (CEUs) online
• Licensure, relocation, and other reimbursements, when applicable
• 24/7 support team dedicated to your happiness on assignment

Why Aya?

• Largest and most reliable job database with real-time updates
• Direct facility relationships for faster offers (including same-day)
• Expedited licensing and compliance support in all 50 states
• Dedicated recruiter for career guidance (travel, per diem, or permanent roles)
• Industry-leading on-time start rate