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

Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) – Travel Contract | Adult Critical Care & Emergency Department | Bethlehem, PA

Apply now for a travel Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) job in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, supporting adult and geriatric patients across critical care and emergency department services. This 13-week respiratory therapy contract offers consistent night shifts, a collaborative hospital-based clinical environment, and hands-on experience with advanced respiratory equipment and complex patient care. Bethlehem is a welcoming Lehigh Valley community known for its historic character, vibrant arts scene, parks, outdoor recreation, and convenient access to nearby metropolitan areas.

Travel Respiratory Therapist Job Details

• Weekly Estimated Pay: $1,830–$1,970
• Location: Bethlehem, Pennsylvania
• Employment Type: Travel respiratory therapy contract
• Start Date: December 7, 2026
• Contract Duration: 13 weeks
• Schedule: 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12-hour nights, approximately 7:00 p.m.–7:30 a.m.
• Shifts per Week: 3
• Weekend Requirement: Every other weekend
• Patient Population: Adults and geriatric patients
• Documentation: Epic preferred
• Orientation: 40 hours

Registered Respiratory Therapist Job Requirements

• At least 2 years of respiratory therapy experience
• Recent adult critical care and emergency department respiratory therapy experience
• Active Pennsylvania Respiratory Care Practitioner license
• Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credential
• Current ACLS and BLS certifications
• Strong experience caring for patients requiring advanced oxygen therapy, noninvasive ventilation, airway management, and mechanical ventilation
• Ability to work on-site in a fast-paced hospital environment and float between adult critical care and emergency department assignments

Respiratory Therapist Responsibilities

• Provide respiratory care to adult and geriatric patients in critical care and emergency department settings
• Manage oxygen therapy, high-flow nasal cannula, BiPAP, CPAP, tracheostomy collars, and mechanical ventilation
• Assist with intubation, extubation, airway placement, airway suctioning, and tracheostomy care
• Draw and interpret arterial blood gases and support appropriate respiratory treatment plans
• Monitor ventilator performance, troubleshoot high-pressure alarms, and assist with weaning from mechanical ventilation
• Administer nebulizer and aerosol treatments, including handheld, T-piece, tracheostomy collar, and extubation-related therapies
• Perform chest physiotherapy and airway clearance treatments using devices such as The Vest, IPV, and CoughAssist
• Collect sputum specimens and provide pulmonary hygiene interventions
• Collaborate with respiratory services, rapid response teams, nurses, physicians, and other members of the interdisciplinary care team
• Document assessments, interventions, and patient responses accurately in the electronic medical record

Apply now for this Registered Respiratory Therapist travel contract in Bethlehem, PA, and join a collaborative 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.