Travel Respiratory Therapist Registered - Harrisburg, PA

Travel assignment, 13 weeks, 12hr nights, 36 hours a week, starting November 9, 2026.

Pay as Cross Country posts it: about $2,022 a week in all, a taxable rate of $16.70 an hour plus $1,421 a week in housing and meal stipends.

Job Summary

Respiratory Therapist Registered (RT PEDS) in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania. This role involves providing comprehensive intensive respiratory care to pediatric patients within a specialized healthcare facility. The position includes delivering patient transport, evaluating treatment plans, operating ventilatory devices, and assisting with procedures related to respiratory therapy.

Job Details

• Certifications, Education Requirements, Degree Requirements, Location Requirements, and Years of Experience: Certified or licensed as a Respiratory Therapist, with a current license (or eligible) in Pennsylvania, and no minimum experience required.
• Schedule: Night shifts, 12 hours each, with a minimum of 36 hours per week.
• Responsibilities include performing physician-prescribed respiratory treatments, operating ventilatory equipment, conducting pulmonary function studies, assisting with procedures such as bronchoscopy and chest tube placement, and monitoring patient responses.
• Capnography, oximetry, and chest x-ray review are essential components of the role.
• Performs arterial puncture, tracheostomy care, suctioning, and cardiopulmonary resuscitation adhering to BLS and ACLS guidelines.
• Operates and maintains ventilatory equipment, records treatment data accurately, and communicates effectively with physicians and team members.
• Additional clinical duties include assisting with laboratory testing, performing endotracheal intubation, and ensuring proper maintenance of respiratory therapy equipment.
• Submission of current certifications and licensure upon application is required.
• Float: Float rotation may be required.

Benefits

• The benefits of taking a travel assignment with Cross Country include:
• Private housing or generous housing allowance
• Comprehensive health insurance with prescription coverage
• Dependent health insurance with prescription coverage
• Competitive salaries
• Referral bonuses
• Travel reimbursement
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Direct deposit/free checking
• Unlimited free CE credits