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Hospital | Registered Respiratory Therapist

GHR HealthcareReading, PATravel
Agency
GHR Healthcare
Location
Reading, PA
Job type
Travel
Profession
Respiratory Therapist
Industry
Nursing & Healthcare
Posted
Oct 1, 2026

Pay breakdown

Hourly
$55.69
Weekly
$2,005
Yearly (full-time)
$104,260
Start date
October 19, 2026

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

  • 17 open Respiratory Therapist jobs in Pennsylvania from 5 agencies.
  • Pay in these listings: $47.97 – $64.19/hour, median $54.58/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).

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Job description

Travel Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) Jobs – Hospital Nights in West Reading, PA

Join a collaborative hospital respiratory care team as a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) in West Reading, Pennsylvania. This 13-week travel respiratory therapy job offers consistent 12-hour night shifts, adult ICU and NICU experience, and a work-life balance schedule with three shifts per week.

Travel Respiratory Therapist Job Details

  • Weekly Estimated Pay: $1,930–$2,080
  • Location: West Reading, Pennsylvania
  • Setting: Acute-Care Hospital Respiratory Care
  • Start Date: October 19, 2026
  • End Date: January 17, 2027
  • Duration: 13-week travel respiratory therapist contract
  • Shift: 12-hour nights, 7:00 p.m. – 7:00 a.m.
  • Shifts per Week: 3
  • Hours per Week: 36
  • On-Call: Not required

Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) Job Requirements

  • Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credential
  • At least 1 year of respiratory therapy experience
  • Recent respiratory care experience in adult ICU and NICU environments
  • Current BLS certification from the American Heart Association
  • Valid Pennsylvania respiratory therapy license or authorization to practice
  • Ability to complete required Pennsylvania fingerprinting and child abuse clearances
  • Current flu vaccination or approved declination

Respiratory Therapist Responsibilities

  • Provide skilled respiratory care to adult and neonatal patients in an acute-care hospital setting
  • Assess, monitor, and document patients’ respiratory status and response to treatment
  • Administer respiratory therapies and treatments according to provider orders and established protocols
  • Collaborate with nurses, physicians, and other members of the interdisciplinary care team
  • Respond promptly to changes in patient condition and respiratory emergencies
  • Maintain accurate clinical documentation and support safe, high-quality patient care

Why You’ll Enjoy This Pennsylvania Respiratory Therapy Opportunity

West Reading is a welcoming Berks County community with a convenient location, a growing dining and arts scene, and easy access to outdoor recreation throughout southeastern Pennsylvania. It offers a comfortable home base for travel respiratory therapists seeking a blend of community charm, cultural attractions, and professional opportunity.

Apply now to join this hospital respiratory care team and advance your career with a travel Registered Respiratory Therapist job in West Reading, Pennsylvania.

Benefits

401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision

Equal Opportunity

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