Travel Registered Respiratory Therapist
York, PA
GHR Healthcare
3x12 hrs

Travel Respiratory Therapist (RRT) – Night Shift in York, PA: 13-week travel RT contract with competitive weekly pay and ASAP start. Join a dedicated hospital respiratory therapy team in York (zip 17408), central Pennsylvania, and advance your clinical respiratory care skills in a supportive acute care setting.

Job Details

• Weekly Estimated Pay: $1,520 – $1,640
• Location: York, PA (Zip: 17408) — South Central Pennsylvania. York is known for its vibrant community, affordable cost of living, and convenient access to both urban amenities and scenic outdoor recreation. The region offers a high quality of life, with historic charm, excellent dining, and proximity to major cities like Baltimore and Philadelphia.
• Job Title: Travel Respiratory Therapist / Hospital Respiratory Therapist (RRT)
• Employment Type: Travel Contract (Respiratory Therapy job)
• Duration: 13 weeks
• Shift: Nights — 3 x 12-hour shifts per week
• Hours per Week: 36
• Start Date: ASAP

Required Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year of hospital-based respiratory therapy experience (acute care or critical care preferred)
• Valid Respiratory Therapist certification and state licensure (Registered Respiratory Therapist - RRT preferred)
• Current BLS and ACLS certifications
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively as part of a multidisciplinary hospital team
• Strong patient education, communication, and critical thinking skills

Key Responsibilities

• Provide intensive respiratory care, ventilator management, and patient transport per physician orders
• Assess patients, develop and recommend respiratory treatment plans, and document clinical responses
• Administer physician-prescribed respiratory treatments using mechanical ventilators, oxygen delivery systems, aerosol devices, and nebulizers
• Perform chest physiotherapy, tracheostomy care, suctioning, oximetry and capnography monitoring, and review chest x-rays
• Conduct pulmonary function studies, 12?lead EKGs, and basic arrhythmia recognition
• Assist with invasive and bedside procedures including bronchoscopy, chest tube care, and arterial puncture
• Operate, maintain, troubleshoot, and monitor mechanical ventilation and respiratory equipment
• Accurately document treatments, therapy charges, and patient progress in charts and electronic medical records
• Communicate effectively with physicians, nursing staff, and participate in handoff rounds to ensure continuity of care
• Perform cardiopulmonary resuscitation and emergency airway/ventilation procedures as needed

Apply now to be part of a skilled respiratory therapy team in York, PA. Join our healthcare team today and advance your career in respiratory care — submit your resume or contact our recruiter to get started.

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