Travel Registered Respiratory Therapist

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

• Specialty:
  Registered Respiratory Therapist
• Discipline:
  Allied Health Professional
• Start Date:
  
  02/09/2026
• Duration:
  13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift:
  12 hours
• Employment Type:
  
  Travel

Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) Travel Jobs – Hospital Setting in Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania

Advance your healthcare career as a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) with a travel contract in Wilkes-Barre, PA! Join our hospital-based respiratory therapy team and make a difference in patient care while enjoying the scenic beauty and vibrant community of northeastern Pennsylvania. This opportunity is ideal for healthcare professionals seeking Pennsylvania respiratory therapist jobs with travel flexibility and clinical growth.

• Location: Wilkes-Barre, PA 18711 (Pennsylvania healthcare jobs)
• Setting: Hospital – General Care, NICU opportunities available
• Employment Type: Travel Contract
• Start Date: February 9, 2026
• End Date: May 10, 2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• Hours: Full-time, 36 hours/week
• Shifts: 3 x 12-hour night shifts/week, including every other weekend and holiday
• Estimated Weekly Pay: $1830 - $1970

• Minimum 2 years of experience as a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) in a hospital setting; NICU experience preferred
• Active Pennsylvania Respiratory Therapist License
• BLS, ACLS, NRP, and PALS certifications required
• Graduate of an accredited Respiratory Therapy Specialty Training Program
• Member of the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC)
• S.T.A.B.L.E. certification
• Strong communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills
• Ability to serve as a preceptor and shift coordinator after one year of employment

• Assess patients' respiratory care needs and develop individualized care plans
• Perform and document patient assessments and therapeutic modalities (aerosolized medications, secretion management, pulmonary volume expansion, oxygen therapy)
• Assist with care and maintenance of artificial airways
• Initiate and manage conventional and high-frequency mechanical ventilators
• Provide age-specific patient and family education for disease management
• Assist with intra-hospital transport of mechanically ventilated patients
• Manage acute airway situations and set up non-invasive monitoring equipment
• Assist with discharge planning for patients needing respiratory-related durable medical equipment (DME) supplies
• Adhere to regulatory requirements, safety standards, and hospital protocols
• Collect and process arterial blood gas samples
• Support medical team during fiber optic bronchoscopy procedures and placement of invasive monitoring lines
• Serve as a preceptor for orientees and students during clinical rotations

Wilkes-Barre, PA offers affordable living, a welcoming atmosphere, and easy access to the Pocono Mountains—making it a top destination for healthcare professionals seeking respiratory therapist jobs in Pennsylvania. Apply now to join our hospital respiratory care team and experience rewarding career growth in this thriving community!

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GHR Healthcare - Allied Health & Therapy Job  # . Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title:
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