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Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) – Hospital Travel Assignment in Wilkes-Barre, PA

Apply for a 13-week Registered Respiratory Therapist travel assignment in Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania. Join a collaborative respiratory care team and provide evidence-based treatments in a general hospital setting while supporting an exceptional patient and family experience. Wilkes-Barre offers a welcoming community along the Susquehanna River, with convenient access to outdoor recreation, local dining, cultural attractions, and the scenic Pocono Mountains.

Travel Respiratory Therapist Job Details

• Location: Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania
• Weekly Estimated Pay: $1,830–$1,970
• Assignment Type: 13-week hospital travel assignment
• Start Date: November 23, 2026
• End Date: February 20, 2027
• Healthcare Setting: General hospital respiratory therapy unit
• Schedule: Three 12-hour shifts per week; 36 hours per week
• Shift: Night shifts, 7:00 p.m. to 7:30 a.m.
• Weekend and Holiday Coverage: Every other weekend and every other holiday
• Call: No call required
• Work Environment: On-site

Registered Respiratory Therapist Job Requirements

• At least 2 years of respiratory therapy experience preferred
• Current Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT) or Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credential
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association
• Active Pennsylvania respiratory care license
• Ability to work three 12-hour night shifts per week, including alternating weekends and holidays
• Strong clinical judgment, communication, respiratory care, and patient-care skills

Respiratory Therapist Responsibilities

• Assess patients’ respiratory care needs using clinical findings and available diagnostic data
• Plan, organize, perform, and evaluate respiratory treatment modalities
• Monitor patient responses and modify interventions in collaboration with the interdisciplinary care team
• Provide safe, compassionate, and patient-centered respiratory therapy care
• Communicate effectively with patients, families, nurses, providers, and other members of the healthcare team
• Support a positive patient and family experience during every interaction
• Document respiratory assessments, treatments, and patient outcomes accurately and in a timely manner

Apply now for this Registered Respiratory Therapist travel assignment in Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania, and join a dedicated 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.