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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.
Worksite address
allentown, PA, 18103, US
Who can apply
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