Registered Respiratory Therapist - Emergency Department
Hershey, PA
American Traveler
3x12 hrs, Nights
$2,265/weekOverview
- Start Date11/03/2026
- Shift Breakdown3x12 hrs
- ShiftNights
- Duration13 weeks
- Facility InformationShort Term Acute Care541 beds
- SettingHospital
Pay
Description
Assignment Overview
- Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
- Hours: 36 hrs/wk
- Start Date: Nov 3, 2026
- Length: 13 weeks
- Openings: 1
Description
American Traveler is seeking an RRT with Level 1 trauma ED experience for a 13-week night shift assignment requiring over 1 year of experience in a large facility setting.
Details
- Works in the Emergency Department at a Level 1 trauma center
- Pediatric trauma experience is helpful but not required
- Performs basic respiratory care including mechanical ventilator management
- 12-hour night shifts, 7p-7:30a, weekdays and weekends
- 36 hours per week with every third weekend required
- No on-call requirements
- 30-minute unpaid meal break
Requirements
- RRT credential required
- PA RT license required if applicable
- BLS, ACLS, and PALS certifications required
- Minimum 1 year of experience required
- Level 1 trauma ED experience required
- Large facility experience required
- Mechanical ventilator management skills required
Additional Information
- Provides respiratory care services within a Level 1 trauma emergency department
- Facility is undergoing an EPIC conversion this fall, and RTO cannot be scheduled from Sep 1 to Nov 15 for new starts
- Tobacco-free campus with a substance abuse/drug-free workplace policy
- Dress code is pewter grey scrubs
- Local candidates within a 50-mile radius are accepted at a reduced local rate
Facility
Penn State Health Milton S. Hershey Medical Center
2 nurses recommend working with Penn State Health Milton S. Hershey Medical Center
- Short Term Acute Care
- 541 beds
Employer
American Traveler
85 nurses recommend working with American Traveler
Pros
Savannah was truly perfect. Knowledgeable, responsive, caring, informative, and honest. I didn’t feel like I was apart of a sales scheme. She truly put me at ease during the process. I felt like she had my back and would work to find me what I was looking for. I look forward to working with American Traveler in the future.
Cons
No cons
Recommends working with American Traveler
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With over 25 years of experience, American Traveler has established a reputation for outstanding customer service. Our team ensures a smooth, worry-free experience for those starting on or expanding their travel nursing and allied careers.
With thousands of travel nursing and allied jobs nationwide, our attentive and approachable recruiters find positions that align perfectly with your career aspirations and personal requirements.
American Traveler offers exceptional benefits, including premium medical, dental, vision and life insurance beginning day one of your assignment, generous 401(k) match, substantial housing stipends, and more. Additionally, with 24/7 support and access to our in-house clinicians, you are assured confidence and comfort throughout your assignment.
With our team behind you, you can relax and enjoy a rewarding travel career.
About Hershey, PA
As a Travel Registered Respiratory Therapist in Hershey, PA here's what you should know:- The cost of living in Hershey, PA is slightly higher than the national average.
- Wages may match up with the higher cost of living due to the presence of major companies and institutions in the area.
- The average high in summer is around 85°F, and the average low in winter is around 22°F.
- Short term rentals are available in Hershey, PA, and can be found with relative ease due to the city's popularity as a tourist destination.
- Hershey, PA is car-friendly, and public transportation options are limited.
- Having a car is recommended for getting around the city and its surrounding areas.
- Hershey, PA has a diverse population with a mix of different age groups.
- Common health issues may include allergies due to the abundance of flowers and trees in the area.
- The city is also known for its large population of travel nurses due to the presence of the Penn State University College of Medicine.
- Hershey, PA offers a variety of activities including visiting the Hershey Story Museum, exploring the Hershey Gardens, enjoying Hersheypark with its rides and roller coasters, and attending events at Hersheypark Stadium.
- There are also golf courses, museums, and other recreational opportunities.
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