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

Join a dedicated respiratory therapy team as a NICU Registered Respiratory Therapist in Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania. This 13-week travel healthcare contract is ideal for an experienced RRT with recent neonatal intensive care experience who delivers safe, compassionate respiratory care.

Located in the scenic Wyoming Valley, Wilkes-Barre offers a welcoming community with convenient access to outdoor recreation, local dining, and the broader Northeastern Pennsylvania region.

Travel Respiratory Therapist Job Details

• Position: Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT)
• Specialty: Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) Respiratory Therapy
• Setting: Hospital respiratory therapy department
• Location: Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania
• Weekly Estimated Pay: $1,830–$1,970
• Start Date: November 9, 2026
• Contract Duration: 13 weeks
• Schedule: 3 shifts per week; 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12-hour nights, approximately 7:00 p.m. to 7:30 a.m.
• Weekend Requirements: Every other weekend
• Holiday Requirements: Every other holiday
• Call: No call required

NICU Respiratory Therapist Job Requirements

• At least 2 years of experience as a Registered Respiratory Therapist
• Recent NICU experience required; this role will primarily support neonatal patients
• Current Pennsylvania Respiratory Therapist license
• Current BLS certification from the American Heart Association
• Current ACLS, PALS, and NRP certifications
• Ability to work night shifts, every other weekend, and every other holiday
• Strong communication, clinical judgment, and interdisciplinary collaboration skills

Registered Respiratory Therapist Responsibilities

• Deliver comprehensive respiratory care to neonatal and hospital patients in accordance with clinical standards
• Assess respiratory status, monitor patient response, and adjust therapies as clinically appropriate
• Support neonatal stabilization and respiratory management in the NICU
• Perform respiratory treatments, therapies, and procedures within the scope of practice
• Operate and monitor respiratory equipment while recognizing and responding to changes in patient condition
• Collaborate with nurses, physicians, and other members of the healthcare team to promote safe, coordinated patient care
• Document assessments, interventions, and patient responses accurately and promptly
• Follow hospital policies, infection prevention practices, and patient safety standards

Apply now for this NICU Registered Respiratory Therapist travel contract in Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania, and join a healthcare team dedicated to high-quality neonatal respiratory care.

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