Respiratory Therapist
Allentown, PA
American Traveler
3x12 hrs, Evenings

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Evenings, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Oct 19, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is seeking a Respiratory Therapist (RRT) with 2+ years of specialty experience and PALS/ACLS certification for an evening shift assignment.

Details

• Respiratory therapy across adult critical care, emergency department, NICU, and pediatric settings
• Cares for patients with conditions such as ARDS, aspiration, bronchoscopy, COVID, cystic fibrosis, ECMO, fresh tracheostomy, and pneumonia
• Performs neonatal/pediatric procedures including bubble CPAP, CPAP/nasal CPAP/BIPAP, IMV/SIMV, intubation assist, and oscillating ventilator management
• Manages ventilators including BiPAP, CPAP, high frequency jet ventilator, and high frequency oscillator, including troubleshooting high pressure alarms and weaning patients from mechanical ventilation
• Administers medications via aerosol setups, MDI, and nebulizers, including Albuterol, Atrovent, Bicarbonate, Combivent, and others
• Performs airway management including intubation/extubation assist, nasal/oral airway placement, and suctioning
• Draws and interprets arterial blood gases
• Uses Epic charting system (preferred)
• Evening shift, 3x12-hour shifts, 15:00-03:30
• Works every other weekend and holiday

Requirements

• RRT required
• ACLS and BLS required
• PALS and NRP preferred
• Minimum 2 years of experience in specialty required
• Trauma Level I and/or Level II experience preferred
• Valid state license or certification required at time of consideration
• License required if applicable
• 2 valid professional references from a supervisor within the past 2 years, along with copies of certifications, required for consideration

Additional Information

• Works within adult critical care, emergency department, NICU, and pediatric care teams
• Performs chest physiotherapy, including vest therapy
• Collects sputum specimens and performs tracheostomy care/management
• PA fingerprints required and must be completed within 1 week of signing contract
• Labs must be completed within 48 hours of signing
• Local candidates accepted within 50-mile radius at a different rate
• First-time travelers considered