Travel Respiratory Therapist - $1,944 per week

GHR Healthcare - Allied Health & Therapy is seeking a travel Registered Respiratory Therapist for a travel job in Allentown, Pennsylvania.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Registered Respiratory Therapist
• Discipline: Allied Health Professional
• Start Date: 10/05/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours
• Employment Type: Travel

Registered Respiratory Therapist – NICU Travel Assignment in Allentown, PA

Advance your respiratory therapy career with a rewarding Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) NICU travel assignment in Allentown, Pennsylvania. Located in the Lehigh Valley, this hospital-based opportunity offers the chance to provide specialized neonatal and pediatric respiratory care in a fast-paced clinical setting while enjoying a welcoming community with convenient access to shops, restaurants, parks, and city amenities.

Job Details

• Employment Type: Travel healthcare job
• Setting: Hospital NICU respiratory care
• Specialty: Registered Respiratory Therapist – NICU (RRT-NICU)
• Location: Allentown, Pennsylvania 18103
• Start Date: 9/28/2026
• Contract Duration: 13 weeks
• Schedule: 12-hour night shifts
• Hours: 36 hours per week
• Weekly Estimated Pay: $1,830 - $1,970
• Orientation: 40 hours
• Weekend Coverage: Required
• On-Call: Not required
• Charting System: Epic preferred

Job Requirements

• 2 years of respiratory therapy experience required
• At least 1 year of experience in a Level III or higher NICU, or 1 year of PICU experience required
• Valid state license or certification required at time of submission
• Current RRT certification required
• Current BLS, NRP, PALS, and ACLS certifications required
• Experience caring for neonates and pediatric patients preferred
• Strong skills in critical care respiratory support, airway management, and neonatal respiratory therapy

Responsibilities

• Provide advanced respiratory care to neonatal and pediatric patients in the NICU
• Assist with high-risk deliveries and neonatal resuscitation
• Support ventilator management, including CPAP, BiPAP, HFNC, and high-frequency ventilation
• Assist with intubation, extubation, and airway troubleshooting
• Perform aerosol treatments, pulmonary hygiene, and respiratory monitoring
• Support tracheostomy care, blood gas collection, and nitric oxide therapy as needed
• Collaborate closely with physicians, nurses, and the care team to promote safe, high-quality patient care

Apply now for this Registered Respiratory Therapist NICU travel assignment in Allentown, PA and join a healthcare team dedicated to exceptional neonatal and pediatric 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.

GHR Healthcare - Allied Health & Therapy Job ID #511297. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36.0 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Hospital

About GHR Healthcare - Allied Health & Therapy

For over 30 years, GHR Healthcare has been the bridge between healthcare

professionals and the facilities that need them nationwide. We're committed to

uncovering your ideal fit, supported by GHR's dedication to competitive

compensation, transparent communication, and a devoted team that genuinely

cares about your career journey. You can trust us to stand by your side as your

advocate, confidante, and partner in advancing your career. At GHR, care and

consideration are at the heart of everything we do. Visit ghrhealthcare.com to

learn more.