Respiratory Therapist - NICU
Allentown, PA
Host Healthcare
3x12 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus
$2,201/weekOverview
- Start Date07/27/2026
- Shift Breakdown3x12 hrs
- ShiftDays
- Duration13 weeks
Pay
Benefits
- Referral bonus
- School loan reimbursement
- Vision benefits
- Wellness and fitness programs
- Company provided housing options
- License and certification reimbursement
- Life insurance
- Medical benefits
- Mileage reimbursement
- Pet insurance
- Discount program
- Employee assistance programs
- Guaranteed Hours
- Health savings account
- Holiday Pay
- 401k retirement plan
- Continuing Education
- Dental benefits
Description
Job Opportunity: Respiratory Therapist - NICU
Location
- Allentown, Pennsylvania
Employment Type
- Travel/Contract
- Contract Length: 13 weeks
Work Schedule
- Day shift, 3 shifts per week
- 12-hour shifts (7:00 AM to 7:30 PM)
- Total 36 hours per week
- No on-call required
Job Description
- Provide respiratory care in both neonatal and pediatric units based on facility needs
- Must have at least 1 year of experience in a Level 3 or higher NICU or a minimum of 1 year PICU experience
- Minimum 2 years of total respiratory specialty experience required
- First-time travelers are accepted
Requirements/Qualifications
- Certified Respiratory Therapist with at least 2 years of NICU experience
- NICU respiratory therapy experience within the last year
- Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
- Current Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification
- Current Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certification
- Current Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification
- Demonstrated respiratory therapist experience
Employer
Host Healthcare
248 nurses recommend working with Host Healthcare
Pros
I’ve been with Host Healthcare for almost a year and my recruiter, Elyse Himmelstein, she have been nothing short of amazing! She’s always there to answer questions, make sure I get the best contracts, always giving me the best experience as a traveler! Definitely go with her and this agency for your future contracts!🥰
Cons
None
Recommends working with Host Healthcare
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About Allentown, PA
As a travel nurse in Allentown, PA here's what you should know:- The cost of living in Allentown is slightly lower than the national average, making it an affordable place to live.
- Wages generally match up with the cost of living, providing a good balance for residents.
- In the summer, average highs are around 84°F, and average lows are around 63°F.
- In the winter, average highs are around 38°F, and average lows are around 20°F.
- Short-term rentals are available in Allentown, and they can be found relatively easily, especially with the assistance of online rental platforms.
- Allentown is fairly car-friendly, with a well-maintained road network.
- Public transportation options include buses, but the city is more reliant on personal vehicles.
- Allentown is a diverse city with a mix of cultures.
- The age range is fairly distributed, with a significant population of young professionals.
- Common health issues may include allergies and respiratory conditions due to seasonal changes.
- Allentown has a growing community of travel nurses.
- Allentown offers a variety of activities, including a range of restaurants offering diverse cuisines, art galleries, music venues, minor league sports, and outdoor attractions such as parks and gardens.
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