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

Travel Respiratory Therapist (RRT) – Wilkes-Barre, PA. 13-week hospital assignment in a General Care unit. Active Pennsylvania RT license and 2+ years' experience required. Apply now.

Join a dynamic healthcare team in Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania as a Travel Respiratory Therapist (RRT) for a 13-week travel contract. This hospital respiratory therapist role provides essential respiratory care to patients in General Care, including ventilator management, oxygen therapy, and pulmonary care. Wilkes-Barre is known for its scenic beauty, vibrant downtown, and welcoming community—an excellent location for respiratory therapy jobs in Pennsylvania.

Job Details – Travel Respiratory Therapist / Respiratory Care Job

• Weekly Estimated Pay: $1,830 - $1,970 (competitive travel respiratory therapist pay)
• Location: Wilkes-Barre, PA 18711 (Wilkes-Barre healthcare / Pennsylvania respiratory therapy jobs)
• Setting: Hospital – Respiratory Therapy General Care Unit
• Assignment Duration: 13 weeks (April 13, 2026 – July 12, 2026)
• Shift: 3 × 12-hour evening shifts per week (11:00am–11:30pm or 3:00pm–3:30am)
• Hours per Week: 36
• Schedule: Every other weekend and holiday
• Employment Type: Travel Respiratory Therapist (RRT)

Qualifications & Requirements – Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT)

• Minimum 2 years of clinical experience as a Respiratory Therapist (hospital experience preferred)
• Active Pennsylvania Respiratory Therapist license (required)
• CRT and RRT credentials
• BLS (AHA) required
• Preferred: ACLS and PALS certifications

Key Responsibilities – Respiratory Care & Clinical Duties

• Deliver high-quality respiratory care to patients in the General Care unit as a hospital respiratory therapist
• Perform assessments, treatments, and interventions for patients with respiratory needs, including oxygen therapy and aerosolized medication delivery
• Manage and monitor mechanical ventilation and perform ventilator checks when applicable
• Assist with arterial blood gas (ABG) sampling and interpretation and document clinical findings
• Collaborate with physicians, nurses, and multidisciplinary teams to ensure optimal patient outcomes
• Maintain accurate documentation, adhere to hospital protocols, and follow infection control standards
• Participate in weekend and holiday coverage as scheduled

Why this travel respiratory therapist job? Competitive weekly pay, exposure to diverse patient populations, and the opportunity to expand your clinical skills in a supportive hospital environment. This position is ideal for RRTs seeking travel respiratory therapy assignments in Pennsylvania.

Apply now to be considered for this Travel Respiratory Therapist (RRT) hospital assignment in Wilkes-Barre, PA. Join our healthcare team today!

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