Respiratory Therapist
Allentown, PA
Treva Workforce
4x12 hrs, Nights
Referral Bonus

Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) – Allentown, PA

Location: Allentown, PA
Facility: Jefferson Health
Contract Length: 13 Weeks
Start Date: September 8, 2026

Work Setting
Acute Care Hospital
Adult Critical Care
Emergency Department
NICU & Pediatrics
Epic EMR (Preferred)
Schedule
Shift: Nights
Hours: 7:00 PM – 7:30 AM
4x12-hour shifts
36 or 48 hours accepted
Every other weekend
No call
1 pre-approved RTO request allowed
Job Summary

Provide respiratory care across a diverse patient population, including adult critical care, emergency, neonatal, and pediatric patients. Work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams to assess, treat, and manage patients requiring advanced respiratory support while utilizing state-of-the-art ventilator and airway management equipment.

Responsibilities
Provide respiratory therapy in adult critical care, emergency, neonatal, and pediatric settings.
Manage mechanical ventilation, CPAP, BiPAP, HFNC, and oxygen therapy.
Administer aerosolized medications and respiratory treatments.
Perform arterial blood gas collection and interpretation.
Assist with intubations, extubations, bronchoscopy, and airway management.
Care for tracheostomy patients and provide airway suctioning.
Respond to rapid response and emergency respiratory situations.
Collaborate with physicians and interdisciplinary care teams.
Required Qualifications
Minimum 2 years of RRT experience
Active State Respiratory Therapy License
Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT)
Current BLS Certification
Current ACLS Certification
Adult Critical Care experience
Emergency Department experience
Preferred Qualifications
Trauma Level I or II experience
NRP and PALS certifications
NICU and Pediatric respiratory experience
Experience with Epic EMR
First-time travelers welcome
Equipment Experience
Hamilton G5
PB980 Ventilator
Respironics V60
Optiflow
Lumis TX
CoughAssist
IPV
High Frequency Ventilation
Vest Therapy
Facility Highlights
Jefferson Health
Diverse patient population including neonates through geriatrics
Rapid Response Team support
Advanced respiratory care environment
Collaborative multidisciplinary team
Additional Information
No travel experience required
Local radius: 50 miles (local rate applies)
Flu vaccine required (medical/religious exemptions accepted)
COVID-19 vaccine not required
Dark Grey scrubs
PA fingerprints required before start (if not already completed within the last 12 months)
Interview availability (3–5 day window) and all requested RTO must be submitted with the profile
Travelers must complete required labs within 48 hours of signing