Travel Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) - $1,584 to $1,784 per week in McKeesport, PA

Registered Respiratory Therapist
Location: McKeesport, PA
Agency: Jackson HealthPros
Pay: $1,584 to $1,784 per week
Shift Information: 3 days x 12 hours
Contract Duration: 13 Weeks
Start Date: 10/12/2026

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
• ACLS certification
• Experience with invasive and non-invasive ventilatory equipment
• Experience performing 12-Lead EKG and basic arrhythmia recognition
• Experience with arterial puncture and cardiopulmonary resuscitation
• Experience with endotracheal tube insertion and removal

Assignment Details

• Schedule: 3x12
• Shift Days: Friday

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

McKeesport, Pennsylvania offers access to both urban amenities and regional outdoor recreation. The city sits about 12 miles southeast of downtown Pittsburgh and near the confluence of the Monongahela and Youghiogheny Rivers, offering a practical fit for clinicians who want riverfront scenery with access to a larger metro area. Renziehausen Park is located within McKeesport and includes walking trails and recreation space, while Ohiopyle State Park is roughly 45 miles away for hiking, biking, and whitewater activities. The Great Allegheny Passage also passes through the area, connecting McKeesport to Pittsburgh and Cumberland, which supports an active lifestyle with long-distance biking and trail access.

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.