Respiratory Therapist - NICU
Allentown, PA
Host Healthcare
3x12 hrs, Nights
Referral Bonus
$50-54/hourOverview
- Start Date12/07/2026
- Shift Breakdown3x12 hrs
- ShiftNights
- 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
NICU Respiratory - RRT
Overview
- Travel/Contract role in Allentown, Pennsylvania
- Unit: 40-bed NICU
- Shift: Night, 3x12 hours, 7:00 PM–7:30 AM
- Weekend requirement: Every other
- Holiday requirement: Every other
- On-call: None
- First-time travelers accepted
- Locals accepted
Required Qualifications
- Pennsylvania Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP) License
- RRT
- Certified Respiratory Therapy - NICU (1 year of experience)
- Certified Respiratory Therapy - NICU experience within the last year
- BLS issued by American Heart Association or American Red Cross
- NRP - Neonatal Resuscitation Procedure
- Experience working with NICU Level 3 or NICU Level 4 or PICU patients
- PA Fingerprints required
Preferred
- PALS
- Epic
Skills
- Bubble CPAP
- CPAP/Nasal CPAP/BIPAP
- Extubation
- Intubation Assist
Float Scope
- Works in both neonatal and pediatrics, depending on facility need
Additional Notes
- Scrubs provided
Employer
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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