Travel Respiratory Therapist - $1,944 per week

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

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Respiratory Therapist
• Discipline: Allied Health Professional
• Start Date: 11/02/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours
• Employment Type: Travel

Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) - NICU Travel Assignment in Allentown, PA

Travel respiratory therapist job in Allentown, Pennsylvania: support critically ill newborns in a specialized 40-bed NICU while earning $1,830 - $1,970 per week. Located in Allentown, PA 18103, this assignment offers a welcoming on-site setting with convenient access to the local community and amenities. Join a respected academic medical team with advanced neonatal resources, strong clinical support, and a meaningful patient population.

Job Details

• Estimated Weekly Pay: $1,830 - $1,970
• Employment Type: Travel Respiratory Therapist Job
• Setting: Hospital NICU / Neonatal Respiratory Care
• Shift: Night shift, 12 hours
• Schedule: 4x12-hour shifts per week
• Weekend Requirement: Every other weekend
• Holiday Requirement: Every other holiday
• On-Call: None
• Orientation: 40 hours
• Contract Length: 13 weeks
• Start Date: 10/19/2026
• Location: Allentown, PA 18103
• Charting: Epic preferred
• Additional Notes: First-time travelers are welcome

Job Requirements

• Active Pennsylvania Respiratory Care Practitioner license required
• Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credential required
• BLS and NRP required
• PALS preferred
• Minimum of 1 year of experience in a Level III or higher NICU, or 1+ year of PICU experience
• Experience with neonatal respiratory care and pediatric respiratory therapy
• Skills in Bubble CPAP, CPAP/Nasal CPAP/BiPAP, extubation, and intubation assist
• Ability to provide documentation, valid references, and required compliance items prior to start

Responsibilities

• Provide respiratory care to neonates in a high-acuity NICU environment
• Support both neonatal and pediatric patients based on facility needs
• Assist with airway management, including intubation support and extubation
• Set up and manage respiratory support equipment such as CPAP and BiPAP
• Monitor and respond to respiratory status changes in critically ill infants
• Collaborate with the interdisciplinary care team to provide safe, effective treatment
• Float between neonatal and pediatric areas as needed
• Maintain accurate documentation and follow established NICU protocols

This is a great opportunity for experienced respiratory therapists seeking Pennsylvania respiratory therapist jobs , NICU travel jobs , and healthcare careers in Allentown . Apply now to join this neonatal care team.

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 #516308. 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.

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