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Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) Travel Contract – Hospital Night Shift in Harrisburg, PA

Join a hospital-based respiratory care team as a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) on a 13-week travel respiratory therapy contract in Harrisburg and Camp Hill, Pennsylvania. This on-site night-shift opportunity is ideal for an experienced respiratory therapist seeking acute-care experience, competitive weekly pay, and the chance to provide essential respiratory care across central Pennsylvania.

Harrisburg, Pennsylvania’s state capital, offers scenic Susquehanna River views, historic attractions, vibrant cultural experiences, and convenient access to regional communities and outdoor recreation.

Travel Respiratory Therapist Job Details

• Specialty: Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT)
• Healthcare Setting: Hospital and acute-care environment
• Location: Harrisburg and Camp Hill area, Pennsylvania
• Weekly Estimated Pay: $1,520–$1,640
• Schedule: 3 shifts per week; 12-hour night shifts
• Hours: Approximately 36 hours per week
• Contract Length: 13 weeks
• Start Date: November 16, 2026
• Assignment Details: Typically two weekly shifts in Harrisburg and one shift in Camp Hill, with floating within the local market as needed

Registered Respiratory Therapist Job Requirements

• At least 1 year of respiratory therapy experience, preferably in an acute-care or hospital environment
• Current Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credential
• Valid Pennsylvania respiratory care license or eligibility to practice as a respiratory therapist in Pennsylvania
• Current BLS and ACLS certifications
• Proficiency with invasive and non-invasive mechanical ventilation, airway management, oxygen delivery systems, and respiratory monitoring equipment
• Ability to work independently, collaborate with physicians and interdisciplinary teams, and float between assigned locations

Respiratory Therapist Responsibilities

• Evaluate patients, recommend respiratory treatment plans, and deliver care within the scope of professional practice
• Operate, monitor, and maintain invasive and non-invasive ventilators, oxygen and aerosol devices, nebulizers, and related respiratory equipment
• Perform suctioning, chest physiotherapy, tracheostomy care, airway management, and endotracheal tube insertion or removal as permitted by policy
• Conduct oximetry, capnography, pulmonary function measurements, arterial punctures, 12-lead ECGs, and basic arrhythmia recognition
• Assist with respiratory-related procedures, including bronchoscopy, percutaneous tracheostomy, chest tube placement, and pleural drainage when applicable
• Provide cardiopulmonary resuscitation in accordance with BLS and ACLS guidelines
• Educate patients and families about treatments, equipment, home-care needs, and discharge instructions
• Document assessments, treatments, patient responses, test results, equipment checks, and shift-to-shift handoff information accurately
• Communicate patient status and therapy effectiveness with attending and pulmonary physicians and the interdisciplinary care team
• Support equipment maintenance, quality-control procedures, and other respiratory care duties as assigned

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

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.