Travel Registered Respiratory Therapist
Erie, PA
GHR Healthcare - Allied Health & Therapy
3x12 hrs
$1,642/weekOverview
- Start Date09/07/2026
- Shift Breakdown3x12 hrs
- Duration13 weeks
- SettingHospital
Pay
Description
Join a dynamic acute care hospital in Erie, Pennsylvania as a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT). This travel respiratory therapy job offers the opportunity to provide hands-on patient care, support complex respiratory needs, and collaborate with a dedicated interdisciplinary care team in a well-established hospital setting.
Located in Erie, PA 16501, this assignment also gives you access to a welcoming lakefront community with Lake Erie, local dining, and year-round outdoor recreation. Apply now to take the next step in your respiratory therapy career.
Job Details
- Type: Travel Registered Respiratory Therapist opportunity
- Setting: Hospital / Acute Care
- Duration: 13 weeks
- Shift: 12-hour nights
- Weekly Estimated Pay: $1,550-$1,660
- Location: Erie, PA 16501
- Start Date: ASAP
Job Requirements
- Current Respiratory Therapist credential and eligibility to practice in the assigned hospital setting
- At least 1 year of respiratory therapy experience required
- Experience with invasive and non-invasive ventilatory support preferred
- BLS certification required; ACLS knowledge preferred
- Strong communication, teamwork, and critical-thinking skills
- Ability to work independently while maintaining a high standard of patient care
Responsibilities
- Evaluate patients and recommend appropriate respiratory treatment plans
- Provide routine and intensive respiratory care, including oxygen, aerosol, humidification, and ventilation therapies
- Perform chest physiotherapy, suctioning, oximetry, capnography, and pulmonary function studies per policy
- Assist with respiratory care procedures and support airway management needs
- Set up, test, monitor, and maintain ventilatory equipment
- Document treatments, assessments, and patient responses accurately and thoroughly
- Communicate effectively with physicians and team members during handoff and shift-to-shift reporting
- Support patient education and discharge teaching related to respiratory care
Join our healthcare team today and apply for this Registered Respiratory Therapist travel assignment in Erie, Pennsylvania.
Benefits401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision
Equal OpportunityWe 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.
Employer
GHR Healthcare - Allied Health & Therapy
For over 30 years, GHR Healthcare has been the bridge between healthcare
professionals and the facilities that need them nationwide. We're committed to
uncovering your ideal fit, supported by GHR's dedication to competitive
compensation, transparent communication, and a devoted team that genuinely
cares about your career journey. You can trust us to stand by your side as your
advocate, confidante, and partner in advancing your career. At GHR, care and
consideration are at the heart of everything we do. Visit ghrhealthcare.com to
learn more.
About Erie, PA
As a Travel Registered Respiratory Therapist in Erie, PA here's what you should know:- Erie's cost of living is lower than the national average, making it an affordable place to live.
- Wages generally match up with the lower cost of living.
- Average summer highs range from 75°F to 80°F, while winter lows range from 20°F to 25°F.
- Short term rentals are available in Erie and can be found with relative ease, especially in the downtown and Bayfront areas.
- Erie is car-friendly with well-maintained roads and highways.
- Public transportation options include buses operated by the Erie Metropolitan Transit Authority.
- Erie has a diverse population with a wide age range.
- Common health issues may include seasonal allergies due to the proximity to Lake Erie.
- There is a growing population of travel nurses in Erie.
- Erie offers a variety of activities including a vibrant restaurant scene, art galleries, theatrical performances, national touring acts, water activities at Presque Isle State Park, and opportunities for downhill skiing in the winter.
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