Registered Respiratory Therapist – Critical Care
Erie, PA
Jackson HealthPros
3x12 hrs
$1,780/weekOverview
- Start Date04/20/2026
- Shift Breakdown3x12 hrs
- Duration13 weeks
- SettingHospital
Pay
Description
We’re hiring an experienced Respiratory Therapist for a local healthcare provider where you’ll be responsible for assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating the treatment, care, and needs of patients with breathing disorders.
Minimum Requirements:
- Associate or bachelor’s degree from a Respiratory Therapy or Cardiopulmonary Science program.
- Current state Respiratory Therapist license in good standing with the Pennsylvania State License Board.
- One year experience as an RRT.
- BLS certification.
- Critical care respiratory experience required.
- Experience working in a hospital or acute care setting preferred.
- Ability to work 12-hour shifts and adapt to variable scheduling preferred.
Assignment Details
- Facility type: Hospital.
- Shift name: Flex Shifts.
- Shift pattern: Any 12-hour shifts.
- Shift times: 6:30 AM - 7:00 PM and 6:30 PM - 7:00 AM.
- Assignment length: 13 week assignment.
- Critical care experience required for duties in this role.
Location Highlights
Erie, PA offers lakefront access and outdoor recreation within short drives. Presque Isle State Park is a 10-minute drive and provides beaches, hiking trails, and boating on Lake Erie. The Bayfront district offers waterfront promenades and a 10-minute commute to downtown cultural attractions such as the Erie Art Museum and Warner Theatre. For regional travel, Erie is about a 90-minute drive to Cleveland and a 2.5-hour drive to Pittsburgh, supporting both urban and suburban lifestyle options. Local amenities include marinas, fishing charters, and year-round festivals that suit an active, outdoor-oriented lifestyle.
Benefits Designed for Travelers
We deeply value your commitment to improving the lives of others, that’s why we offer a comprehensive benefits package starting your first day.
- Weekly, on-time pay.
- Full medical benefits and 401k matching plan.
- 24/7 recruiter support by text, phone, or email.
- Competitive referral bonuses.
- 100% paid housing available.
- Travel and license reimbursement.
Impacting Patient Care Nationwide
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EEO Statement
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity and expression, national origin, age, disability, or protected veteran status. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all of our associates.
Employer
Jackson HealthPros
About Erie, PA
As a Travel Registered Respiratory Therapist in Erie, PA here's what you should know:- Erie's cost of living is lower than the national average, making it an affordable place to live.
- Wages generally match up with the lower cost of living.
- Average summer highs range from 75°F to 80°F, while winter lows range from 20°F to 25°F.
- Short term rentals are available in Erie and can be found with relative ease, especially in the downtown and Bayfront areas.
- Erie is car-friendly with well-maintained roads and highways.
- Public transportation options include buses operated by the Erie Metropolitan Transit Authority.
- Erie has a diverse population with a wide age range.
- Common health issues may include seasonal allergies due to the proximity to Lake Erie.
- There is a growing population of travel nurses in Erie.
- Erie offers a variety of activities including a vibrant restaurant scene, art galleries, theatrical performances, national touring acts, water activities at Presque Isle State Park, and opportunities for downhill skiing in the winter.
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