Travel Registered Respiratory Therapist Job – Hospital Acute Care in Erie, PA

Join a dynamic acute care hospital in Erie, Pennsylvania as a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT). This travel respiratory therapy job offers the opportunity to provide hands-on patient care, support complex respiratory needs, and collaborate with a dedicated interdisciplinary care team in a well-established hospital setting.

Located in Erie, PA 16501, this assignment also gives you access to a welcoming lakefront community with Lake Erie, local dining, and year-round outdoor recreation. Apply now to take the next step in your respiratory therapy career.

Job Details

• Type: Travel Registered Respiratory Therapist opportunity
• Setting: Hospital / Acute Care
• Duration: 13 weeks
• Shift: 12-hour nights
• Weekly Estimated Pay: $1,550-$1,660
• Location: Erie, PA 16501
• Start Date: ASAP

Job Requirements

• Current Respiratory Therapist credential and eligibility to practice in the assigned hospital setting
• At least 1 year of respiratory therapy experience required
• Experience with invasive and non-invasive ventilatory support preferred
• BLS certification required; ACLS knowledge preferred
• Strong communication, teamwork, and critical-thinking skills
• Ability to work independently while maintaining a high standard of patient care

Responsibilities

• Evaluate patients and recommend appropriate respiratory treatment plans
• Provide routine and intensive respiratory care, including oxygen, aerosol, humidification, and ventilation therapies
• Perform chest physiotherapy, suctioning, oximetry, capnography, and pulmonary function studies per policy
• Assist with respiratory care procedures and support airway management needs
• Set up, test, monitor, and maintain ventilatory equipment
• Document treatments, assessments, and patient responses accurately and thoroughly
• Communicate effectively with physicians and team members during handoff and shift-to-shift reporting
• Support patient education and discharge teaching related to respiratory care

Join our healthcare team today and apply for this Registered Respiratory Therapist travel assignment in Erie, Pennsylvania.

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.