Travel Critical Care Respiratory Therapist - $1,780 per week

Jackson HealthPros is seeking a travel Registered Respiratory Therapist for a travel job in Erie, Pennsylvania.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Registered Respiratory Therapist
• Discipline: Allied Health Professional
• Start Date: 05/25/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours
• Employment Type: Travel

We’re hiring an experienced Respiratory Therapist for a local healthcare provider where you’ll be responsible for assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating the treatment, care, and needs of patients with breathing disorders.

Minimum Requirements: 

• Associate or bachelor’s degree from a Respiratory Therapy or Cardiopulmonary Science program.
• Current state Respiratory Therapist license in good standing with the Pennsylvania State License Board.
• One year experience as an RRT.
• BLS certification.
• Critical care respiratory experience required.
• Experience working in a hospital or acute care setting preferred.
• Ability to work 12-hour shifts and adapt to variable scheduling preferred.

Assignment Details

• Facility type: Hospital.
• Shift name: Flex Shifts.
• Shift pattern: Any 12-hour shifts.
• Shift times: 6:30 AM - 7:00 PM and 6:30 PM - 7:00 AM.
• Assignment length: 13 week assignment.
• Critical care experience required for duties in this role.

Location Highlights

Erie, PA offers lakefront access and outdoor recreation within short drives. Presque Isle State Park is a 10-minute drive and provides beaches, hiking trails, and boating on Lake Erie. The Bayfront district offers waterfront promenades and a 10-minute commute to downtown cultural attractions such as the Erie Art Museum and Warner Theatre. For regional travel, Erie is about a 90-minute drive to Cleveland and a 2.5-hour drive to Pittsburgh, supporting both urban and suburban lifestyle options. Local amenities include marinas, fishing charters, and year-round festivals that suit an active, outdoor-oriented lifestyle.

Benefits Designed for Travelers

We deeply value your commitment to improving the lives of others, that’s why we offer a comprehensive benefits package starting your first day.

• Weekly, on-time pay.
• Full medical benefits and 401k matching plan.
• 24/7 recruiter support by text, phone, or email.
• Competitive referral bonuses.
• 100% paid housing available.
• Travel and license reimbursement.

Impacting Patient Care Nationwide

As a health professional with our organization, you get flexibility, stability, and the opportunity to impact communities. Choose from career options including direct hire, temp-to-hire, and travel contracts nationwide. Find your match with our AI-enhanced career tools designed for health professionals.

EEO Statement

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity and expression, national origin, age, disability, or protected veteran status. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all of our associates.

Jackson HealthPros Job ID #439317. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined.

About Jackson HealthPros

Jackson HealthPros™provides highly skilled imaging, radiology, surgical, laboratory, and respiratory therapy professionals to healthcare organizations nationwide for short and long-term staffing needs. Part ofJackson Healthcare’s “Family of Staffing Companies"and ranked among the nation's largest in Healthcare Staffing, Jackson HealthPros™is filling thousands of contracts and permanent positions every month. Make a real difference as a traveling healthcare pro at facilities nationwide that need your experience and expertise while enjoying your favorite locations. Leave the routine behind, earn competitive pay, meet new people, and build a standout resume—all while advancing your healthcare career. With our extensive network of exclusive jobs, we’ll help you achieve your career goals and fuel your passion for care with adventures of a lifetime. Jackson HealthPros™ is part of the Jackson Healthcare® family of companies.