Travel Critical Care Respiratory Therapist - $1,836 per week

GHR Healthcare - Allied Health & Therapy is seeking a travel Respiratory Therapist for a travel job in Erie, Pennsylvania.

Job Description & Requirements

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

Hospital Respiratory Therapist (RRT) – Travel Contract | Erie, PA

Hospital Respiratory Therapist (RRT) – 13-week travel contract in Erie, PA. Pennsylvania RT license required; critical care hospital experience preferred. Join a dynamic healthcare team providing critical care respiratory therapy in Erie, Pennsylvania.

This travel Respiratory Therapist job is based in Erie, PA 16550. Erie offers beautiful lakeside views, a vibrant downtown, and a welcoming community—an excellent location for travel respiratory therapists and registered respiratory therapists (RRTs) seeking Pennsylvania respiratory jobs.

Job Details

• Weekly Estimated Pay: $1,730 - $1,860
• Location: Erie, PA 16550 — Erie, Pennsylvania travel RT job
• Position: Hospital Respiratory Therapist / RRT (Travel)
• Setting: Hospital – Respiratory Therapy Unit (critical care)
• Contract Duration: 13 weeks
• Start Date: April 20, 2026
• End Date: July 19, 2026
• Shifts: 3 x 12-hour shifts per week (36 hours/week)
• Shift Times: 6:30am – 7:00pm or 6:30pm – 7:00am
• Parking: Provided after first day with employee badge
• Scrub Color: Navy blue

Qualifications / Job Requirements

• Active Respiratory Care license for the state of Pennsylvania (required)
• Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credential preferred
• Minimum 1 year of experience as a Respiratory Therapist in a hospital setting
• Critical care experience required—experience with ventilator management and mechanical ventilation is a plus
• Ability to work 12-hour shifts (days or nights)
• Strong communication, teamwork, and documentation skills

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality respiratory care to patients in critical care and acute care units
• Assess, treat, and monitor patients with respiratory disorders, including ventilator management and airway support
• Collaborate with physicians, nurses, and interdisciplinary healthcare teams to coordinate patient care
• Operate, troubleshoot, and maintain respiratory therapy equipment and mechanical ventilators
• Perform respiratory assessments and document patient care, progress, and ABG results accurately
• Adhere to hospital policies, infection control standards, and safety procedures

Why join this travel RT role in Erie, PA? Gain valuable critical care experience, enjoy competitive weekly pay, and experience life in a lakeside community while making an immediate impact on patient care. This opportunity is ideal for Registered Respiratory Therapists and travel RT candidates seeking hospital respiratory therapist jobs in Pennsylvania.

Apply now to be considered for this Hospital Respiratory Therapist (RRT) travel contract in Erie, PA. Join our healthcare team today!

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GHR Healthcare - Allied Health & Therapy Job ID #470396. 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: Hospital

About GHR Healthcare - Allied Health & Therapy

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