Travel Respiratory Therapist - $1,780 per week

Jackson HealthPros is seeking a travel Respiratory Therapist for a travel job in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Respiratory Therapist
• Discipline: Allied Health Professional
• Start Date: 07/18/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours
• Employment Type: Travel

We’re hiring an experienced Respiratory Therapist for a local healthcare provider where you’ll be responsible for assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating the treatment, care, and needs of patients with breathing disorders.

Minimum Requirements:

• Associate or bachelor’s degree from a Respiratory Therapy or Cardiopulmonary Science program.
• Current state license in good standing with the State License Board.
• One year experience as an RRT.
• BLS certification.
• Experience working in ICU, step-down, and medical-surgical settings preferred.
• Experience covering multiple hospital campuses or departments preferred.
• Comfort with flexible 12-hour shifts and variable scheduling preferred.

Apply now and one of our recruiters will reach out with the details to see if this is the right fit for you.

Assignment Details

• Facility Type: Hospital.
• Shift Name: Flex Shifts.
• Shift Details: Any 12-hour shifts (variable schedule).
• Department coverage includes ICU, step-down, and med-surg areas.
• Role may require floating between hospital campuses within the system.
• Scrub Color: navy blue.
• Assignment Length: 13 week assignment.

Location Highlights

Pittsburgh, PA offers a mix of urban and recreational options within short drives. The city features the Carnegie Museum of Art and the Andy Warhol Museum within minutes of downtown and is approximately a 20–30 minute drive to scenic Mount Washington overlook and the Duquesne Incline. Point State Park sits at the confluence of the Allegheny and Monongahela Rivers with riverfront trails and boating access within the city center, and Ohiopyle State Park and Laurel Highlands are about 60–90 minutes away for hiking and whitewater activities. The city supports an urban lifestyle with multiple professional sports venues (PNC Park, Acrisure Stadium) and public transit via Port Authority light rail and bus networks offering commuter options. The area fits clinicians seeking an active, cultural, and walkable city with nearby outdoor adventure and regional park access.

Benefits Designed for Travelers

We value your commitment to patient care, and we provide a comprehensive benefits package starting your first day.

• Weekly, on-time pay.
• Full medical benefits and 401k matching plan.
• 24/7 recruiter support by text, phone, or email.
• Competitive referral bonuses.
• 100% paid housing available.
• Travel and license reimbursement.

Impacting Patient Care Nationwide

As a health professional with our team, you gain flexibility, stability, and career growth while impacting communities nationwide. Choose from direct hire, temp-to-hire, and travel contract options. Find opportunities that match your goals with support for relocation and licensing.

EEO Statement

Jackson Healthcare and its family of companies are an EEO/AA Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity and expression, national origin, age, disability or protected veteran status. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all of our associates.

Jackson HealthPros Job ID #444496. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined.

About Jackson HealthPros

Jackson HealthPros™ provides highly skilled imaging, radiology, surgical, laboratory, and respiratory therapy professionals to healthcare organizations nationwide for short and long-term staffing needs. Part of Jackson Healthcare’s “Family of Staffing Companies" and ranked among the nation's largest in Healthcare Staffing, Jackson HealthPros™ is filling thousands of contracts and permanent positions every month. Make a real difference as a traveling healthcare pro at facilities nationwide that need your experience and expertise while enjoying your favorite locations. Leave the routine behind, earn competitive pay, meet new people, and build a standout resume—all while advancing your healthcare career. With our extensive network of exclusive jobs, we’ll help you achieve your career goals and fuel your passion for care with adventures of a lifetime. Jackson HealthPros™ is part of the Jackson Healthcare® family of companies.