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

Respiratory Therapist (RRT) – Travel | Hospital – Pittsburgh, PA (Oakland) — 13-week contract starting April 13, 2026. Join our hospital respiratory team for a travel respiratory therapist opportunity in zip code 15213.

Join a dynamic healthcare team in Pittsburgh, PA as a Respiratory Therapist (RRT) for a 13-week travel contract! Located in the heart of Pittsburgh's vibrant Oakland neighborhood (zip code 15213), you'll be surrounded by world-class universities, cultural attractions, and beautiful parks. This is an excellent hospital respiratory therapy job to advance your skills in ventilator management, mechanical ventilation, and acute care while enjoying everything Pittsburgh has to offer.

Job Details

• Weekly Estimated Pay: $1,550 – $1,660
• Location: Pittsburgh, PA 15213 (Oakland)
• Setting: Hospital — acute care, critical care, step-down units
• Contract Duration: 13 weeks
• Shift: 12-hour day shifts, 3 shifts per week
• Hours per Week: 36
• Employment Type: Travel Respiratory Therapist, On-site
• Start Date: April 13, 2026

Required Qualifications

• Valid Registered Respiratory Therapist certification (RRT)
• At least 1 year of recent experience as a Respiratory Therapist in a hospital setting
• BLS and ACLS certifications
• Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary healthcare team
• Strong communication, patient education, and documentation skills

Key Responsibilities

• Provide intensive respiratory care and patient transport as medically prescribed in acute care and critical care settings
• Evaluate patients, recommend treatment plans, and participate in ventilator management and weaning protocols
• Educate patients and families on respiratory treatments, equipment, discharge instructions, and ongoing care
• Conduct physician-prescribed treatments using ventilatory equipment (invasive and non-invasive), oxygen and aerosol devices, and nebulizers
• Perform chest physiotherapy, suctioning (oropharyngeal, nasal, tracheal), oximetry, and capnography monitoring
• Review chest x-rays and perform 12-lead EKG and basic arrhythmia recognition
• Conduct pulmonary function studies (NIF, VC, etc.) and other respiratory diagnostics
• Assist with procedures such as bronchoscopy, tracheostomy care, chest tube management, and arterial puncture
• Set up, operate, and monitor mechanical ventilation equipment and ensure proper equipment maintenance
• Maintain accurate records of treatments, patient responses, and provide clear shift-to-shift handoff communication
• Perform cardiopulmonary resuscitation according to BLS and ACLS guidelines
• Communicate effectively with physicians and the multidisciplinary team regarding therapy effectiveness
• Perform other duties as assigned to support the respiratory care department

Perks & Call to Action

• Competitive weekly pay for travel respiratory therapist jobs
• Experience in a well-regarded hospital setting in Pittsburgh, PA (Oakland)
• Great opportunity for RRTs seeking travel healthcare jobs and hospital respiratory careers

Ready to advance your respiratory therapy career? Apply now to join our healthcare team as a Travel Respiratory Therapist (RRT) in Pittsburgh, PA — start April 13, 2026. Questions about this hospital respiratory job? Contact us to learn more and submit your application today.

401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity across our organization. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.