Respiratory Therapist
Allentown, PA
American Traveler
4x12 hrs, Nights

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Nights, 4x12hrs
• Hours: 48 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Sep 8, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is seeking a Respiratory Therapist (RRT) with 2+ years of adult critical care and emergency department experience for a night shift hospital position.

Details

• Works within the Respiratory/Neuro Diagnostics unit in an acute care hospital setting
• Patient population includes adult critical care, emergency department, NICU, and pediatrics
• Utilizes specialized equipment including Hamilton G5, PB 980, Respironics V60, Optiflow, Lumis TX, Cough Assist, Vest, and IPV
• Epic charting system preferred
• Night shift schedule with 4x12-hour shifts from 19:00 to 07:30
• Works an every-other-weekend (EOW) and every-other-holiday (EOH) rotation
• No on-call requirements

Requirements

• Minimum 2 years of experience required in specialty
• Adult Critical Care and Emergency Department experience required
• Trauma Level I and Level II experience preferred
• RRT, BLS, and ACLS certifications required
• NRP and PALS certifications preferred
• State license required if applicable
• Valid references and copies of certifications required for consideration

Additional Information

• Manage ventilator settings, troubleshoot alarms, and support weaning from mechanical ventilation
• Provide airway management including intubation/extubation assistance, suctioning, and tracheostomy care
• Administer aerosolized and inhaled medications, and perform chest physiotherapy
• Draw and interpret arterial blood gases
• Support neonatal and pediatric respiratory care, including high-risk delivery and specialized ventilation techniques
• Dark grey scrub color required
• First-time travelers will be considered
• Local candidates accepted within a 50-mile radius at a differential rate
• RTO requests must be approved by the facility and submitted with application