Travel Registered Respiratory Therapist
Erie, PA
GHR Healthcare - Allied Health & Therapy
3x12 hrs

Join a hospital as a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) on a 13-week travel contract in Erie, Pennsylvania (16501). This 12-hour night shift respiratory therapy job supports patients with ventilator management, airway care, and cardiopulmonary support. Between shifts, enjoy Erie’s Lake Erie waterfront, walkable downtown, and easy access to outdoor recreation.

Travel Respiratory Therapist Job Details

• Job Title: Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) – Travel Contract
• Location: Erie, PA 16501 (Northwest Pennsylvania / Lake Erie region)
• Facility Type: Hospital
• Start Date: 03/02/2026
• Contract Length: 13 weeks (travel assignment)
• Shift: Nights (3x12)
• Schedule: 12-hour shifts
• Total Hours per Week: 36
• Openings: 1
• Estimated Weekly Pay: $1,480–$1,590

Respiratory Therapist (RRT) Requirements

• Credential: Active Respiratory Therapist credential in good standing (RRT preferred/required per facility standards)
• Certifications: Current BLS (and ACLS as required by unit/facility policy)
• Clinical Skills: Competency with invasive and non-invasive ventilation, oxygen delivery systems, aerosol/nebulizer therapies, and respiratory equipment troubleshooting
• Work Style: Comfortable working night shift with autonomy while collaborating with physicians, nursing, and interdisciplinary teams
• Documentation: Ability to complete accurate, timely charting and follow respiratory care policies and procedures

Key Responsibilities (Respiratory Therapy)

• Assess patients, evaluate respiratory status, and recommend/implement individualized respiratory care plans within scope and policy
• Administer prescribed therapies including oxygen therapy, aerosolized medications, humidification, and ventilation support
• Set up, perform safety checks, operate, monitor, and troubleshoot mechanical ventilators (invasive and non-invasive)
• Provide airway management and secretion clearance interventions, including chest physiotherapy and suctioning (oropharyngeal, nasal, tracheal)
• Monitor per policy, including pulse oximetry and capnography; communicate changes promptly to the care team
• Support respiratory-related procedures as needed (e.g., bronchoscopy support, tracheostomy care, chest tube-related support)
• Perform arterial punctures per policy and report results appropriately; assist with pulmonary function studies as assigned (e.g., NIF, VC)
• Perform 12-lead EKGs and basic arrhythmia recognition as required
• Respond to emergencies and perform CPR in accordance with BLS/ACLS guidelines
• Complete thorough documentation of treatments, pre/post assessments, patient response, and shift-to-shift handoff communication
• Assist with patient transport into and out of the facility as medically prescribed
• Support equipment readiness by reporting issues and assisting with preventative maintenance workflows as needed

Apply now to secure this night-shift travel RRT job in Erie, PA and make an immediate impact delivering advanced respiratory care in a hospital setting.

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