Travel Respiratory Therapist - $1,944 per week

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

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Respiratory Therapist
• Discipline: Allied Health Professional
• Start Date: 10/19/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours
• Employment Type: Travel

Registered Respiratory Therapist Travel Job – NICU/PICU in Allentown, PA

Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) travel assignment in Allentown, Pennsylvania for a 13-week NICU/PICU healthcare job. Join a high-acuity neonatal respiratory care team supporting a 40-bed Level IV NICU and pediatric patients in a fast-paced hospital setting. This nights shift opportunity is ideal for respiratory therapists seeking travel allied health jobs in the Lehigh Valley.

Job Details

• Assignment Type: Travel Respiratory Therapist Job
• Setting: Hospital-based NICU / PICU respiratory care
• Location: Allentown, PA (Lehigh Valley)
• Start Date: 10/19/2026
• End Date: 1/18/2027
• Duration: 13 weeks
• Shift Duration: 12-hour nights
• Shifts Per Week: 4
• Hours Per Week: 36
• Weekend Requirement: Every other weekend
• Holiday Requirement: Every other holiday
• On-Call: None
• Orientation: 40 hours
• Charting: Epic preferred
• Weekly Estimated Pay: $1,830 - $1,970

Job Requirements

• Minimum 1 year of experience in a Level III or higher NICU, or 1 year of PICU experience
• Current Pennsylvania Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP) license
• Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credential
• Current BLS certification
• NRP certification required
• PALS preferred
• Experience with Bubble CPAP, CPAP/Nasal CPAP/BiPAP, extubation, and intubation assist
• Strong neonatal respiratory care skills and comfort working in both neonatal and pediatric settings
• Ability to complete compliance requirements, including required fingerprints and documentation, before the start date

Responsibilities

• Provide respiratory therapy support to neonates and pediatric patients in a high-acuity hospital environment
• Assist with high-risk deliveries and deliver specialized respiratory interventions as needed
• Manage noninvasive and invasive respiratory support, including CPAP, BiPAP, HFNC, and ventilator support
• Support intubation, extubation, and airway management procedures
• Monitor patient status and respond promptly to changes in respiratory needs
• Float between neonatal and pediatric areas based on department needs
• Collaborate with the care team to promote safe, effective, patient-centered care

Location Highlights

Allentown, PA offers a great mix of city convenience and community charm, with easy access to the broader Lehigh Valley, local dining, parks, and regional travel routes. It’s a welcoming location for clinicians who want a dynamic respiratory therapy assignment with plenty to enjoy outside of work.

Apply now to join this Registered Respiratory Therapist travel assignment in Allentown, Pennsylvania, and make an impact in NICU and PICU respiratory care.

Benefits

401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision

Equal Opportunity

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity across our organization. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

GHR Healthcare - Allied Health & Therapy Job ID #515643. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36.0 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Hospital

About GHR Healthcare - Allied Health & Therapy

For over 30 years, GHR Healthcare has been the bridge between healthcare

professionals and the facilities that need them nationwide. We're committed to

uncovering your ideal fit, supported by GHR's dedication to competitive

compensation, transparent communication, and a devoted team that genuinely

cares about your career journey. You can trust us to stand by your side as your

advocate, confidante, and partner in advancing your career. At GHR, care and

consideration are at the heart of everything we do. Visit ghrhealthcare.com to

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