Travel Respiratory Therapist - $2,178 per week

About the role

Travel Respiratory Therapist position in Altoona, Pennsylvania. Start date: 11/16/2026. Duration: 13 weeks. 36 hours per week. Shift: 12-hour rotating shifts (19:00–07:00). Employment type: Travel.

Under the general direction of a physician and by prescription, the Registered Respiratory Therapist provides respiratory therapy services and life support to patients with deficiencies and abnormalities of the cardiopulmonary system. This position requires defined responsibilities across all patient populations and service areas.

Responsibilities

• Reads prescriptions, measures arterial blood gases, and reviews patient information to assess conditions and determine treatment requirements.
• Determines suitable methods for administering inhalants and observes necessary precautions.
• Evaluates the appropriateness of medical orders and interprets clinical data for optimal patient outcomes.
• Sets up and operates respiratory therapy equipment, including mechanical ventilators and aerosol generators.
• Monitors equipment and patient responses, adjusting settings for effective therapy delivery.
• Performs bronchopulmonary drainage and assists patients in breathing exercises.
• Conducts pulmonary function tests for physician diagnosis and maintains accurate patient charts.
• Transports mechanically ventilated patients and responds to emergency code situations.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Graduate of a CoARC approved Respiratory program required.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience in Respiratory Therapy.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
• Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) certification required.
• State Licensure as per local laws.

Schedule

12-hour rotating shifts, working 3 days per week, with guaranteed hours for the contracted duration.

Benefits

• Health Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, and more
• Onboarding Made Easy: Physicals, titers, and more handled so you can focus on care
• Clinical Support: In-house clinical team available to assist and advocate
• 401k Retirement Plan: Eligible after waiting period; 4% match with 5% contribution
• Recruiter Matching: Paired with a recruiter based on your location and specialty
• Extras: Travel reimbursement, housing allowance, meals, referral bonuses, and more

Pay

Pay package based on 12-hour shifts and 36.0 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined.