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Respiratory Therapist (RRT) - Hospital Setting - Travel Contract - Mechanicsburg, PA


Respiratory Therapist (RRT) - Travel assignment in Mechanicsburg, PA. 13-week hospital contract starting May 11, 2026. Join a dedicated healthcare team and grow your respiratory therapy career in Central Pennsylvania (Harrisburg area).


Job Details

• Location: Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania (17050) - Central PA / Harrisburg area
• Role: Travel Respiratory Therapist / Hospital Respiratory Therapist (RRT)
• Setting: Hospital - Respiratory Therapy Unit
• Contract Type: Travel (13-week assignment)
• Start Date: May 11, 2026
• End Date: August 9, 2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• Shifts: 3 • 12-hour shifts per week (36 hours/week)
• Shift Schedule: Any (Days/Nights as needed)
• Weekly Estimated Pay: $1,730 - $1,860 (competitive travel respiratory therapist pay)

Job Requirements / Qualifications

• Active Registered Respiratory Therapist certification (RRT) required
• Minimum 2 years of recent experience in a hospital respiratory therapy setting
• Ability to work 12-hour shifts, including possible weekends and holidays
• BLS required; ACLS preferred
• Strong clinical assessment, critical thinking, and patient communication skills
• Ability to collaborate effectively with physicians, nurses, and multidisciplinary teams
• State licensure or ability to obtain a Pennsylvania Respiratory Therapist license prior to start

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality respiratory care to adult patients in the hospital setting as a Travel Respiratory Therapist (RRT)
• Manage mechanical ventilation, ventilator adjustments, and ventilator weaning per protocols
• Perform airway management, oxygen therapy, aerosolized medication administration, and chest physiotherapy
• Monitor and assess patient responses to therapy, including arterial blood gas (ABG) interpretation and clinical adjustments
• Provide tracheostomy care, extubation support, and participate in emergency/rapid response teams
• Document treatments, interventions, and patient progress accurately and maintain compliance with hospital policies
• Collaborate with physicians, nurses, and other healthcare professionals to develop and implement individualized patient care plans

Why Join This Respiratory Therapy Travel Opportunity?

• Gain hands-on hospital respiratory therapy experience in a busy clinical environment
• Work in the Mechanicsburg / Harrisburg area - a community with easy access to urban and outdoor activities
• Competitive weekly pay for travel respiratory therapists and the chance to expand clinical skills

Apply now to be considered for this Respiratory Therapist (RRT) travel assignment in Mechanicsburg, PA. Join our healthcare team today and advance your career in hospital respiratory care!


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.