
Hospital | Registered Respiratory Therapist
- Agency
- GHR Healthcare
- Location
- Philadelphia, PA
- Job type
- Travel
- Profession
- Respiratory Therapist
- Industry
- Nursing & Healthcare
- Posted
- Nov 2, 2026
Pay breakdown
- Hourly
- $55.69
- Weekly
- $2,005
- Yearly (full-time)
- $104,260
This job pays about $55.69/hour — 48% above the median for Respiratory Therapist jobs in Pennsylvania ($37.74/hour). The total includes tax-free housing and meal stipends, which staff jobs don't pay, so take-home pay is usually higher than the hourly figure suggests.
Estimated from the weekly pay in the listing, 36 hours a week; yearly = 52 weeks. Median wage: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025.
Respiratory Therapist jobs in Pennsylvania right now
- 36 open Respiratory Therapist jobs in Pennsylvania from 6 agencies, 5 of them in Philadelphia.
- Pay in these listings: $14.25 – $64.19/hour, median $52.78/hour.
- Typical Respiratory Therapist pay in Pennsylvania: $37.74/hour ($78,499/year, BLS).
- Highest median pay: TLC Nursing & Allied ($62.17/hour across 3 jobs).
Job description
Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) – Pediatric Hospital Travel Assignment in Philadelphia, PA | 12-Hour Nights
Apply now for a pediatric Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) travel assignment in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, providing hospital-based respiratory care on a consistent 12-hour overnight schedule. Join a dedicated pediatric respiratory care team and support children and families in an on-site healthcare setting. Philadelphia is a vibrant, historic city known for its diverse neighborhoods, renowned dining, cultural attractions, parks, and convenient access to surrounding communities.
Registered Respiratory Therapist Job Details
- Position: Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT)
- Specialty: Pediatric Respiratory Care
- Healthcare Setting: Pediatric Hospital
- Location: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania (PA)
- Weekly Estimated Pay: $1,930–$2,080
- Assignment Dates: October 18, 2026–March 20, 2027
- Contract Duration: Approximately 22 weeks
- Schedule: Three 12-hour shifts per week
- Shift: 12-hour nights, approximately 7:00 p.m.–7:30 a.m.
- Expected Hours: 36 hours per week
- Call: No on-call requirement
- Work Arrangement: On-site travel respiratory therapist assignment
RRT Job Requirements
- Current Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credential
- Active Pennsylvania respiratory therapy license
- At least 1 year of professional respiratory therapy experience
- Previous pediatric respiratory care or pediatric hospital experience preferred
- Ability to work three 12-hour overnight shifts each week
- Current COVID-19 and influenza vaccination or an approved declination, as applicable
- Strong communication, clinical judgment, and commitment to compassionate pediatric patient care
Pediatric Respiratory Therapist Responsibilities
- Provide respiratory assessments and treatments for pediatric patients in a hospital setting
- Monitor patient respiratory status and respond promptly to changes in condition
- Administer respiratory therapies and operate respiratory care equipment according to clinical standards
- Collaborate with nurses, physicians, and other members of the interdisciplinary healthcare team
- Document patient assessments, respiratory interventions, and treatment responses accurately and promptly
- Educate patients and families about respiratory treatments and care plans when appropriate
- Follow hospital policies, infection prevention practices, and patient safety standards
Apply now to advance your respiratory therapy career with this pediatric hospital travel assignment in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
Benefits
401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision
Equal Opportunity
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