Overview
Respiratory Therapist (Registered Respiratory Therapist) position in Philadelphia, PA, US. Start date: 10/26/2026 for a 13-week travel assignment with guaranteed 40 hours per week. Night shift from 7:00 PM to 7:00 AM (3x12 nights) in a hospital setting. Weekly pay ranges from $2,478 to $2,639.
Key Highlights
- Weekly pay: $2,478–$2,639 per week
- Guaranteed hours: 40 per week
- Contract duration: 13 weeks
- Shift: 7:00 PM–7:00 AM (3x12 nights)
- Start date: 10/26/2026
- Work setting: Hospital
Responsibilities
- Provide bedside respiratory care to acutely ill patients per physician orders, including airway management and therapy administration
- Set up, monitor, and adjust mechanical ventilation and non-invasive ventilation as indicated
- Perform arterial blood gas collection and analysis; interpret results to guide therapy
- Administer prescribed medications and pulmonary therapies (nebulized meds, aerosols, CPT, oxygen therapy)
- Conduct airway clearance techniques, chest physiotherapy, suctioning, and related therapies as needed
- Document interventions thoroughly and communicate findings with the multidisciplinary team; participate in rounds and escalation of care as appropriate
Requirements
- Active Respiratory Therapist license or eligibility to practice clinically in the appropriate jurisdiction
- NBRC credentials (RRT or CRT) or eligible for credentialing
- Graduation from an accredited respiratory therapy program
- Ability to work night shift in a hospital/acute care environment
- Relevant hospital or acute care experience preferred
Benefits and Support
- 24/7 recruiter and travel support throughout the assignment
- Dedicated assignment support from start to finish
- Credentialing and onboarding assistance
- Guaranteed hours and stable weekly pay during the contract
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