Travel Registered Respiratory Therapist - Neuro Diagnostics - $1,930 per week

American Traveler is seeking a travel Registered Respiratory Therapist for a travel job in Gettysburg, Pennsylvania.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Registered Respiratory Therapist
• Discipline: Allied Health Professional
• Start Date: 08/10/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, nights
• Employment Type: Travel

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Aug 10, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is seeking a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) with at least 2 years of experience and Epic proficiency for a night shift travel assignment at a community hospital in Gettysburg, PA.

Details

• Community hospital setting, Respiratory/Neuro Diagnostics unit
• Work settings include Adult Critical Care and Emergency Department
• Patient care includes ARDS, COVID, pneumonia, aspiration, cystic fibrosis, bronchoscopy, and fresh tracheostomy cases
• Neonatal/pediatric procedures performed, including CPAP/BiPAP, intubation assist, HFNC, and oxygen therapy
• Mix of 12-hour night shifts (7p–7a) and 8-hour night shifts (11p–7a)
• Every other weekend required
• Holiday coverage required as needed
• Epic EMR experience required
• No floating required
• No on-call requirements

Requirements

• Current RRT credential required — CRT not accepted
• Minimum 2 years of RT experience
• Prior travel assignment experience required
• Community hospital experience required
• Epic EMR experience required
• Certifications required: BLS and NRP (AHA or ARC only)
• License required if applicable
• Candidates must live more than 50 miles from the facility to qualify for the travel pay rate

Additional Information

• Responsibilities include ventilator management (BiPAP, CPAP, weaning, troubleshooting), airway management, ABG drawing and interpretation, chest physiotherapy, pulmonary hygiene, nebulizer treatments, and sputum specimen collection
• Medication administration includes albuterol, Atrovent, Combivent, Flovent, inhaled steroids, lidocaine, Pulmicort, Perforomist, racemic epinephrine, and Spiriva
• Candidates may care for COVID-positive patients
• Facility is tobacco-free and fragrance-free
• Candidates are required to complete an EKG competency exam within 72 hours of signing their contract; additional attempts are at the unit manager's discretion
• Pre-employment modules are required and must be completed prior to start date
• RTO is limited to a maximum of 7 days per contract
• Travel pairs are permitted, though matched schedules cannot be guaranteed
• Interviews with the unit manager are required
• Candidates will undergo a clinical review prior to manager consideration

American Traveler Job ID #P-731024. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Travel Respiratory Therapist - Registered RT/RRT

About American Traveler

With over 25 years of experience, American Traveler has established a reputation for outstanding customer service. Our team ensures a smooth, worry-free experience for those starting on or expanding their travel nursing and allied careers.

With thousands of travel nursing and allied jobs nationwide, our attentive and approachable recruiters find positions that align perfectly with your career aspirations and personal requirements.

American Traveler offers exceptional benefits, including premium medical, dental, vision and life insurance beginning day one of your assignment, generous 401(k) match, substantial housing stipends, and more. Additionally, with 24/7 support and access to our in-house clinicians, you are assured confidence and comfort throughout your assignment.

With our team behind you, you can relax and enjoy a rewarding travel career.