Posted 09/21/2026 · Job #519462
Hospital RRT- Allentown, Pennsylvania
Job Description
Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) – NICU Travel Job in Allentown, Pennsylvania
Join a high-acuity academic medical center in Allentown, PA as a Registered Respiratory Therapist supporting a busy Level III NICU and pediatric care team. This travel respiratory therapist job offers hands-on neonatal respiratory care, a structured night schedule, and the opportunity to make a meaningful impact in the Lehigh Valley healthcare community.
Job Details
- Employment Type: Travel Respiratory Therapist
- Setting: Hospital-based NICU and Pediatrics coverage
- Location: Allentown, Pennsylvania 18103
- Start Date: 10/19/2026
- Contract Length: 13 weeks
- Shift: Night shift, 12 hours (7:00 PM – 7:30 AM)
- Orientation: 40 hours
- Weekend Requirement: Every other weekend
- Holiday Requirement: Every other holiday
- On-Call: None
- Weekly Estimated Pay: $1,830 – $1,970
- Charting System: Epic preferred
Job Requirements
- At least 1 year of experience in a Level III or higher NICU, or 1+ year of PICU experience
- Active Pennsylvania Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP) license
- Required certifications: RRT, BLS, and NRP
- PALS preferred
- Experience with neonatal respiratory therapy and pediatric respiratory support preferred
- Skills in Bubble CPAP, CPAP/Nasal CPAP/BiPAP, extubation, and intubation assist
- Comfort working with neonates and floating between neonatal and pediatric care areas as needed
- Pennsylvania fingerprints required prior to start
- Valid state license/certification and references required at submission
Responsibilities
- Provide respiratory care for neonates in a busy NICU environment
- Support both neonatal and pediatric patients based on facility needs
- Assist with high-risk deliveries and neonatal respiratory interventions
- Perform and support airway management, including intubation assistance and extubation
- Set up and manage noninvasive ventilation modalities such as Bubble CPAP and BiPAP
- Collaborate closely with interdisciplinary clinical teams to deliver safe, effective patient care
- Monitor patient response and troubleshoot respiratory equipment and alarms
- Maintain accurate documentation in the facility’s preferred charting system
Why Apply for This Respiratory Therapist Travel Job?
- Competitive weekly pay for a travel healthcare job in Pennsylvania
- Opportunity to work in a high-acuity NICU and pediatrics setting
- Structured schedule with no on-call requirement
- Experience in a dynamic academic medical environment
- Supportive team environment focused on exceptional neonatal outcomes
Apply now to take the next step in your Registered Respiratory Therapist career and join a leading Allentown healthcare team serving neonates and pediatric patients.
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.
Equal Opportunity
GHR Healthcare is committed to fostering an inclusive environment where individuals are treated with respect and provided equal opportunity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.
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