Travel Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) - $1,967 to $2,027 per week in Wilkes Barre, PA

Registered Respiratory Therapist
Location: Wilkes Barre, PA
Agency: AMN Healthcare Allied
Pay: $1,967 to $2,027 per week
Shift Information: Nights - 3 days x 12 hours
Contract Duration: 13 Weeks
Start Date: 12/7/2026

About the Position

Job Description & Requirements
Registered Respiratory Therapist - (RRT)
StartDate: 12/7/2026 Available Shifts: 12 N Pay Rate: $1967.00 - $2027.00

Travel Respiratory Therapist jobs in Wilkes Barre, PA let you provide essential respiratory care to patients with acute and chronic lung conditions. You will assess patients, perform diagnostic tests, manage ventilators, and deliver prescribed therapies in collaboration with physicians. Recommended qualifications include an active Registered Respiratory Therapist credential, Pennsylvania state licensure, and BLS certification. Experience with a variety of respiratory devices and patient populations is preferred. Wilkes Barre, PA offers a vibrant downtown, access to the scenic Pocono Mountains, and a welcoming community. AMN Healthcare provides excellent compensation, discounts and perks, dedicated recruiters, a clinical team, and the AMN Passport app for 24/7 support. Apply now to join this Travel Respiratory Therapist assignment in Wilkes Barre, PA.

Required Qualifications
Registered Respiratory Therapist, Adult
Experience: 2 years
Licenses: RT-PA
Certifications: BLS-AHA(Copy Needed); RRT-NBRC(Copy Needed)
SSN Required
DOB Required
References: 1 Reference in the last 12 months

Graduate from Specialty Training Program- (Required)

Preferred Qualifications
none

Facility Location
Located along the Susquehanna River, Wilkes-Barre is only hours from major cities like New York and Philadelphia. For the nature lovers, this town is just a short drive from the Pocono Mountains and includes several natural parks. Wilkes-Barre was recently revitalized as a “Walk-To-Everything” lifestyle. The downtown area offers a wide array of shops, restaurants and a movie theater. 
Hospitals Located Near Wilkes-Barre:
• Wilkes-Barre General Hospital
• Richard & Marion Pearsall Heart Hospital
• Wilkes-Barre VA Medical Center
• Penn State Geisinger Wyoming Valley Medical Center
• First Hospital Wyoming Valley

Job Benefits
Allied travel assignments are typically for 13 weeks and offer generous packages that include:

• Competitive pay rates
• Medical, Dental, Vision
• 401(k) and Flex Spending
• Life Insurance
• Accident and Short-term Disability Coverage
• Free Continuing Education
• Competitive Housing Deal
• Refer a friend and earn extra cash!

About the Company
At AMN Healthcare, we strive to be recognized as the most trusted, innovative, and influential force in helping healthcare organizations provide quality patient care that continually evolves to make healthcare more human, more effective, and more achievable.

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Requirements

Registered Respiratory Therapist, Adult Experience: 2 years Licenses: RT-PA Certifications: BLS-AHA(Copy Needed); RRT-NBRC(Copy Needed) SSN Required DOB Required References: 1 Reference in the last 12 months Graduate from Specialty Training Program- (Required)

Benefits

Allied travel assignments are typically for 13 weeks and offer generous packages that include:

• Competitive pay rates
• Medical, Dental, Vision
• 401(k) and Flex Spending
• Life Insurance
• Accident and Short-term Disability Coverage
• Free Continuing Education
• Competitive Housing Deal
• Refer a friend and earn extra cash!