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

Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) Travel Job – Hospital Assignment in Harrisburg, PA

Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) travel job in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, offering a 13-week hospital assignment, day shifts, and a 36-hour workweek. Join a collaborative respiratory care team and provide essential respiratory treatments, ventilator management, patient education, transport support, and critical-care interventions across Harrisburg-area facilities. This on-site travel respiratory therapy opportunity allows you to make a meaningful impact for patients with complex respiratory needs.

Harrisburg offers the appeal of Pennsylvania’s state capital, with a scenic Susquehanna Riverfront, historic neighborhoods, engaging cultural attractions, and convenient access to outdoor recreation and nearby communities.

Travel Respiratory Therapist Job Details

• Specialty: Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT)
• Healthcare Setting: Hospital and acute-care facilities
• Location: Harrisburg, Pennsylvania area
• Assignment Type: Travel respiratory therapy contract
• Weekly Estimated Pay: $1,520–$1,640
• Start Date: November 16, 2026
• Contract Duration: 13 weeks
• Schedule: 3 shifts per week, 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12-hour day shifts
• Coverage: Two weekly shifts in Harrisburg and one weekly shift in nearby Camp Hill; may float within the local market
• Openings: 2

Registered Respiratory Therapist Job Requirements

• At least 1 year of respiratory therapy experience in a hospital or comparable acute-care setting
• Current Registered Respiratory Therapist credential and authorization to practice in Pennsylvania
• Current BLS and ACLS certifications
• Proficiency with invasive and non-invasive mechanical ventilation, oxygen-delivery systems, aerosol therapy, and nebulizer equipment
• Ability to perform respiratory assessments, recognize changes in patient condition, and recommend or implement appropriate treatment plans
• Ability to work independently, communicate effectively with physicians and interdisciplinary teams, and float between nearby facilities as needed

Respiratory Therapist Responsibilities

• Deliver prescribed respiratory treatments, oxygen therapy, humidification, ventilation, and aerosol medication administration
• Evaluate patients, develop or support respiratory treatment plans, and document pre- and post-treatment assessments and patient responses
• Set up, self-test, operate, maintain, and monitor a variety of mechanical ventilators and respiratory equipment
• Perform airway clearance techniques, chest physiotherapy, suctioning, oximetry, and capnography monitoring
• Provide tracheostomy care, including tube insertion and removal when indicated and permitted by policy
• Perform arterial punctures and pulmonary function measurements such as negative inspiratory force and vital capacity
• Assist with bronchoscopy, percutaneous tracheostomy, chest tube placement, endotracheal intubation, and other respiratory procedures
• Perform or assist with 12-lead EKGs, basic arrhythmia recognition, and cardiopulmonary resuscitation according to established guidelines
• Provide respiratory care during patient transport into and out of the facility as medically prescribed
• Educate patients and families about treatments, equipment, and home-care needs before discharge
• Communicate patient status and treatment effectiveness to attending and pulmonary physicians and provide thorough shift-to-shift handoffs
• Maintain accurate records, charges, equipment documentation, and compliance with applicable clinical and laboratory procedures

Apply now for this Registered Respiratory Therapist travel assignment in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, and join a dedicated hospital respiratory care team.

Benefits

401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision

Equal Opportunity

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.