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

Travel Respiratory Therapist (RRT) – Night Shift in Danville, PA (17822). 13-week hospital respiratory therapy assignment starting 04/13/2026. Join a skilled pulmonary and critical care team and advance your respiratory therapy career in Pennsylvania. Danville is known for its welcoming community, scenic Susquehanna River views, and vibrant downtown, offering a blend of small-town charm and convenient amenities. Enjoy easy access to outdoor recreation, local dining, and cultural attractions while working in a supportive healthcare environment. Apply now for this travel RT job in Danville healthcare.

Job Details

• Location: Danville, PA 17822 (Montour County)
• Role: Travel Respiratory Therapist / Hospital Respiratory Therapist (RRT)
• Setting: Hospital – Respiratory Therapy / Pulmonary Unit (ICU & med/surg support)
• Assignment Type: Travel RT assignment
• Start Date: April 13, 2026
• End Date: July 12, 2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• Shift: Night (NOC), 12-hour shifts
• Hours per Week: 36 (3 x 12-hour shifts)
• Schedule Requirements: Every other weekend and every other holiday required
• Estimated Weekly Pay: $1830 - $1970

Qualifications & Requirements

• Active Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credential preferred (NBRC-certified)
• Minimum 1 year of hospital-based respiratory therapy experience; ICU/critical care or pulmonary unit experience a plus
• Ability to work night shifts, including rotating weekends and holidays
• Strong clinical documentation, communication, and patient education skills
• Familiarity with ventilator management, ABG analysis, airway management, and respiratory diagnostics
• Commitment to HIPAA, patient confidentiality, and regulatory compliance

Key Responsibilities (Respiratory Therapy)

• Assess patients' respiratory care needs and develop individualized care plans in collaboration with the medical team
• Provide and document therapeutic modalities: aerosolized medications, secretion management, pulmonary volume expansion, oxygen therapy, and chest physiotherapy
• Initiate and manage conventional and high-frequency mechanical ventilators; adjust ventilator settings and participate in ventilator weaning protocols
• Perform arterial blood gas (ABG) collection and interpretation; operate point-of-care blood gas analyzers
• Manage noninvasive ventilation (NIV), high-flow nasal cannula (HFNC), ETCO2 monitoring, and pulse oximetry
• Assist with acute airway management, intubation support, and maintenance of artificial airways
• Support intra-hospital transport of mechanically ventilated and critically ill patients
• Assist the medical team with fiberoptic bronchoscopy procedures and placement/support of invasive monitoring lines
• Coordinate discharge planning for patients who require respiratory-related durable medical equipment (DME) and home oxygen
• Precept orientees and respiratory therapy students during clinical rotations
• Serve as Shift Coordinator/charge respiratory therapist when designated (after one year of employment)

This role is ideal for respiratory therapists seeking travel RT jobs, hospital respiratory therapist positions, or night shift opportunities in Pennsylvania. If you are an RRT with strong critical care and ventilator management skills, we want to hear from you.

Apply now to join our healthcare team in Danville, PA — opportunity for growth, hands-on critical care experience, and a supportive clinical environment.

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