Skill
Mechanical Ventilation
Healthcare and Medical
Mechanical ventilation refers to the use of a machine (ventilator) to assist or replace spontaneous breathing in patients who cannot breathe adequately on their own, commonly used in intensive care units, operating rooms, and emergency medicine. Respiratory therapists, critical care physicians, and nurses manage ventilator settings such as tidal volume, respiratory rate, and oxygen concentration to support patients with respiratory failure, during surgery, or with chronic lung conditions. The term can also refer to engineered air circulation systems in buildings, though in a clinical/career context it typically denotes life-support respiratory equipment.
Mechanical Ventilation in the job market
Last checked October 28, 2026
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Open roles requiring Mechanical Ventilation (21)
Registered Nurse - Clinical Nurse Educator
Veterans Health Administration
Full-time · Fayetteville, NC · $87,200 – $145,373
This role develops and delivers education programs for critical care staff across ICU and emergency departments at a VA medical center, focusing on orientation, competency assessment, and teaching of advanced nursing skills. It suits experienced nurses with critical care background who want to transition into staff development and clinical education.
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Registered Respiratory Therapist - Pediatrics
Cleveland Clinic
Full-time · Cleveland, OH
A pediatric respiratory therapist position on the night shift at Cleveland Clinic's main campus, supporting children with breathing disorders through assessment, treatment planning, and respiratory care delivery. The role suits registered therapists with pediatric or critical care experience seeking to advance specialized skills in a leading academic medical center.
Listed on Cleveland Clinic’s careers site · Apply there ↗
Respiratory Therapist PRN-Nights
AdventHealth
Contract · ADVENTHEALTH AVISTA · $33 – $61 / hour
This PRN night-shift role provides respiratory therapy care across all patient ages in an acute care setting, managing ventilators, airway support, and therapeutic treatments. The position suits licensed respiratory therapists seeking flexible scheduling and the ability to work independently in a fast-paced hospital environment.
Listed on AdventHealth’s careers site · Apply there ↗
Registered Nurse, ICU, Full time nights, Clarksville INCREASED NIGHT DIFFERENTIAL
Vanderbilt University & Medical Center
Full-time · Clarksville, TN
This ICU nursing role provides intensive care for critically ill adult patients with complex medical and surgical conditions, including cardiac emergencies, respiratory failure, and sepsis. It suits nurses seeking a collaborative, specialized critical care environment with structured orientation, multidisciplinary rounds, and established protocols for managing advanced monitoring and bedside procedures.
Listed on Vanderbilt University & Medical Center’s careers site · Apply there ↗
Lead Registered Respiratory Therapist
Veterans Health Administration
Full-time · Cleveland, OH · $99,402 – $129,225
This VA position oversees respiratory therapy services in an inpatient medicine setting, requiring advanced clinical judgment and the ability to mentor junior staff while managing complex cardiopulmonary cases. It suits experienced respiratory therapists ready to move into a supervisory role with direct patient care responsibilities.
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PRN Registered Respiratory Therapist
Cleveland Clinic
Contract · Akron General Medical Center
This role provides respiratory care services at Cleveland Clinic Akron General Hospital on an as-needed basis, working evening and night shifts. The position suits licensed respiratory therapists seeking flexible scheduling, mentorship from experienced clinicians, and opportunities to advance across leadership, education, research, or clinical pathways.
Listed on Cleveland Clinic’s careers site · Apply there ↗
Respiratory Therapist Reg Pediatric - $15K SIGN ON BONUS
Vanderbilt University & Medical Center
Full-time · Nashville, TN
Vanderbilt Medical Center seeks a respiratory therapist to deliver respiratory care across acute, critical, and outpatient settings on the night shift, performing ventilation management and diagnostic procedures. The role suits registered therapists with at least one year of experience who are ready to work independently while contributing to a teaching hospital's reputation for clinical excellence.
Listed on Vanderbilt University & Medical Center’s careers site · Apply there ↗
Advanced Respiratory Therapist PT Zephyrhills
AdventHealth
Part-time · ADVENTHEALTH ZEPHYRHILLS · $26 – $49 / hour
An Advanced Respiratory Therapist in a part-time role providing comprehensive respiratory care including ventilation management, blood gas analysis, and code response in a critical care setting. This suits experienced respiratory therapists who want flexible scheduling while maintaining clinical expertise in a faith-based healthcare environment.
Listed on AdventHealth’s careers site · Apply there ↗
Respiratory Therapist 2 Reg - Adult $15K SIGN ON BONUS
Vanderbilt University & Medical Center
Full-time · Nashville, TN
This role provides respiratory care across acute, critical, and outpatient settings at a major academic medical center, performing assessments, mechanical ventilation management, and diagnostic procedures. It suits healthcare professionals with respiratory therapy credentials and at least one year of experience who are ready to work independently while contributing to a teaching program.
Listed on Vanderbilt University & Medical Center’s careers site · Apply there ↗
Registered Nurse Pediatric ICU PICU Nights
AdventHealth
Full-time · Orlando, FL · $32 – $52 / hour
This is a night-shift pediatric critical care nursing role in a 22-bed PICU serving infants and children with complex medical needs including post-transplant care, mechanical ventilation, and ECMO support. It suits experienced pediatric ICU nurses comfortable with advanced procedures and round-the-clock critical care in a well-resourced teaching hospital setting.
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Asked for alongside Mechanical Ventilation
Measured from the 21 open roles that name Mechanical Ventilation — not from a curated list.
- Airway Management8 roles38.1%
- Electrocardiogram (EKG/ECG)3 roles14.3%
- Pulmonary Function Testing3 roles14.3%
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