Travel Registered Respiratory Therapist

GHR Healthcare - Allied Health & Therapy is seeking a travel Registered Respiratory Therapist for a travel job in Danville, Pennsylvania.

• Specialty:
  Registered Respiratory Therapist
• Discipline:
  Allied Health Professional
• Start Date:
  
  04/13/2026
• Duration:
  13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift:
  12 hours
• Employment Type:
  
  Travel

Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) – Travel | Night Shift | Danville, PA

Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) – Travel night-shift opportunity in Danville, PA. Join a hospital respiratory therapy team on a 13-week travel contract starting April 13, 2026. This role is ideal for RRTs experienced in mechanical ventilation, acute care, and pulmonary therapy who are seeking Pennsylvania respiratory jobs.

Embark on a rewarding travel assignment as a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) in Danville, Pennsylvania (zip code 17822). Work in a leading hospital respiratory therapy/pulmonary unit serving the Susquehanna Valley community. Danville offers a welcoming community, beautiful parks, and easy access to outdoor recreation—an excellent balance of professional growth and quality of life.

• Location: Danville, PA 17822 (Susquehanna Valley, Pennsylvania)
• Setting: Hospital – Respiratory Therapy / Pulmonary Unit (acute care / ICU support)
• Assignment Type: Travel Contract (Travel Respiratory Therapist / RRT)
• Start Date: April 13, 2026
• End Date: July 12, 2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• Shift: 12-hour night shifts (Night Shift RRT)
• Hours per Week: 36 hours (3 shifts/week)
• Schedule: Every other weekend and every other holiday required
• Estimated Weekly Salary: $1830-$1970/week

• Active Registered Respiratory Therapist credential (RRT)
• Minimum 1 year recent hospital-based respiratory therapy experience (acute care/ICU preferred)
• Experience with mechanical ventilation, ventilator management, and ventilator troubleshooting (conventional and high-frequency)
• Competence in arterial blood gas (ABG) collection and analysis
• Strong communication, documentation, and patient education skills
• Ability to work night shifts, including every other weekend and holiday
• Commitment to patient confidentiality and regulatory compliance (including HIPAA)
• State licensure/certification as required for travel assignments (per facility/state policy)

• Perform and document comprehensive respiratory assessments and care plans for hospitalized patients
• Administer therapeutic modalities: aerosolized medications, secretion management, pulmonary volume expansion, and oxygen therapy
• Initiate, manage, and wean mechanical ventilators per protocol; manage high-frequency ventilation when indicated
• Assist with artificial airway care, endotracheal tube and tracheostomy management, and acute airway interventions
• Provide patient and family education on disease management, home oxygen, and respiratory equipment
• Collect and process arterial blood gas (ABG) samples and interpret results to guide therapy
• Set up and monitor non-invasive monitoring equipment (ETCO2 monitors, pulse oximetry, capnography)
• Assist with intra-hospital transport of ventilated and critically ill patients
• Support discharge planning related to respiratory durable medical equipment (DME) and outpatient needs
• Assist with fiber optic bronchoscopy procedures and invasive monitoring line placement as requested
• Adhere to all regulatory, safety, and institutional standards of care
• Serve as preceptor for new staff and clinical students; function as Shift Coordinator (charge) after one year, as designated

This Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) travel role is a great fit for experienced respiratory professionals seeking hospital-based, night-shift positions in Pennsylvania. Apply now to join our respiratory care team—bring your ventilator management and critical care skills to a supportive hospital setting in Danville, PA.

Apply now or contact our recruiter to learn more about this travel respiratory therapist opportunity and how to submit your application.

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