Travel Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) - $1,556 to $1,756 per week in Erie, PA

Registered Respiratory Therapist
Location: Erie, PA
Agency: Jackson HealthPros
Pay: $1,556 to $1,756 per week
Shift Information: Nights - 3 days x 12 hours
Contract Duration: 13 Weeks
Start Date: 8/17/2026

About the Position

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 operating invasive and non-invasive ventilatory equipment, oxygen and aerosol devices, and nebulizer devices
• Experience with chest physiotherapy, suctioning, oximetry, and capnography monitoring
• Experience performing 12-Lead EKG and basic arrhythmia recognition
• Experience with pulmonary function studies including NIF and VC
• Experience assisting with bronchoscopy, percutaneous tracheostomy, and chest tube placement according to policy
• Experience with tracheostomy care, including insertion and removal of tracheostomy tubes
• Experience performing arterial puncture and monitoring, recording, and reporting test results
• Experience performing cardiopulmonary resuscitation according to BLS and ACLS guidelines
• Experience with insertion and removal of endotracheal tubes via free hand technique and/or video laryngoscope system
• Experience setting up, testing, operating, maintaining, and monitoring mechanical ventilation equipment

Assignment Details

• Schedule: 3x12

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

Benefits Designed for Travelers

We deeply value your commitment to improving the lives of others, that’s why we offer a comprehensive and competitive benefits package starting your first day.

• Weekly, On-Time Pay because that's how it should be
• Full Medical Benefits & 401k Matching Plan
• 24/7 Recruiter: Your main point of contact available by text, phone or email
• Competitive Referral Bonuses
• 100% Paid Housing Available
• Travel & License Reimbursement

Impacting Patient Care Nationwide

As a health professional with Jackson HealthPros, you get the flexibility, stability and growth you need with the satisfaction of impacting communities nationwide. Choose from a variety of career options including direct hire, temp-to-hire, and travel contracts in cities coast to coast. Get full-time pay, benefits, and relocation assistance (at no cost to you) in travel contracts that give you the freedom to explore, with the stability of a full-time job. Find your perfect match with ProVenture, our AI enhanced career app designed for health professionals.

Location Highlights

Erie, Pennsylvania offers access to Presque Isle State Park and Lake Erie, with sandy beaches, trails, and year-round waterfront recreation within minutes of the city center. Downtown Erie includes the Bayfront district and Erie Insurance Arena, and the city is about 100 miles from Cleveland and about 130 miles from Buffalo for regional travel and entertainment. Outdoor options include boating on Presque Isle Bay and hiking at Wintergreen Gorge, while the area also offers museums, local dining, and a compact urban setting. Erie International Airport supports regional air access, and the city’s lakefront location provides a balance of hospital-based work and outdoor leisure.

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.