Travel Registered Respiratory Therapist
Erie, PA
Cross Country Allied
3x12 hrs, Nights
Referral Bonus
$2,015/weekOverview
- Start Date08/31/2026
- Shift Breakdown3x12 hrs
- ShiftNights
- Duration13 weeks
Pay
Benefits
- 401k retirement plan
- Referral bonus
Description
Job Summary:
Respiratory Therapist (Pediatric Specialty) in Erie, Pennsylvania. This role involves providing comprehensive respiratory care for pediatric patients, including operating ventilatory equipment, conducting assessments, and collaborating with physicians to develop treatment plans. The position emphasizes delivering high-quality patient care during night shifts within a hospital or healthcare facility environment.
Job Details:
- Schedule: Nights shift, 12 hours per shift, minimum of 36 hours per week.
- Required Qualifications: Certification as a Registered Respiratory Therapist, Pennsylvania state licensure, minimum of 0 years of experience, and must be able to work night shifts.
- Preferred Qualifications: Pediatric respiratory care experience preferred.
- Additional Information: The Respiratory Therapist provides intensive respiratory support, performs procedures such as airway management, ventilatory assistance, chest physiotherapy, and arterial punctures. The role requires monitoring and reporting patient response, maintaining accurate records, and participating in emergency procedures following BLS and ACLS guidelines. Candidate will assist with diagnostic tests like pulmonary function studies and chest x-rays, and ensure equipment operation and maintenance.
Benefits
The benefits of taking a travel assignment with Cross Country include:
- Private housing or generous housing allowance
- Comprehensive health insurance with prescription coverage
- Dependent health insurance with prescription coverage
- Competitive salaries
- Referral bonuses
- Travel reimbursement
- 401(k) retirement plan
- Direct deposit/free checking
- Unlimited free CE credits
Employer
Cross Country Allied
5 nurses recommend working with Cross Country Allied
Pros
Responsive, honest, fair, speaks up for the traveler
Cons
None
Recommends working with Cross Country Allied
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You bring the expertise. We bring the support you deserve. At Cross Country, we connect allied professionals with flexible opportunities designed around what matters most — your goals, your growth, and your wellbeing. Whether you specialize in imaging, respiratory, surgical, or lab work, we’re here to champion your success with nationwide roles, hands-on support, and a team that sees you as essential. Because this isn’t just work. It’s your purpose.
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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