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ARMStaffing

Travel Respiratory Therapist - $2,154 per week

ARMStaffing, Wilkes Barre, Pennsylvania, us, 18764

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ARMStaffing is seeking a travel Respiratory Therapist for a travel job in Wilkes Barre, Pennsylvania. Job Description & Requirements

Specialty:

Respiratory Therapist Discipline:

Allied Health Professional Start Date:

10/20/2025 Duration:

13 weeks 36 hours per week Shift:

12 hours, nights Employment Type:

Travel Registered Respiratory Therapist

Location Not specified

Assignment Duration This is a 13-week contract position.

Schedule Full time, 36 hours/week; 3 shifts of 12 hours each, including every other weekend and holiday.

Job Description The Registered Respiratory Therapist assesses patients' respiratory care needs based on a variety of data. They plan, organize, perform, and evaluate treatment modalities to meet those needs while ensuring the best patient and family experience through optimized customer interactions. NICU experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

Consistently perform and document thorough patient assessments.

Establish appropriate care plans.

Communicate with other members of the patient care team.

Perform and document therapeutic modalities including aerosolized medications, secretion management techniques, pulmonary volume expansion, and oxygen therapy.

Assist with routine care and maintenance of artificial airways.

Initiate and manage mechanical ventilators according to established protocol.

Provide age-specific patient and family education related to disease management.

Manage intra-hospital transport of mechanically ventilated patients.

Perform acute airway management in emergent situations.

Set up and manage non-invasive monitoring, including pulse oximeters.

Assist with discharge planning for patients needing respiratory-related DME supplies.

Adhere to regulatory requirements and safety standards.

Collect arterial blood gas samples and process them through point-of-care blood analyzers.

Maintain confidentiality of patient information according to HIPAA standards.

Function as Shift Coordinator as designated after one year of employment.

Assist the medical team with fiberoptic bronchoscopy procedures and placement of invasive monitoring lines.

Act as a preceptor for orientees and students during their clinical rotations.

Required Experience / Certifications / Licensure

PA License required

Basic Life Support Certification (AHA) required

Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) required

Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) required

Graduate from a Specialty Training Program

Registered Respiratory Therapist certification (NBRC) required

Member of National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC)

Neonatal Resuscitation Program Certification

S.T.A.B.L.E. Certification

Why ARMStaffing? At ARMStaffing, we take care of our employees! We offer:

Health Benefits:

Day-1 access to Medical, Vision, Dental, Life, and more

Onboarding Made Easy:

We handle physicals, titers, and more 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:

Get paired with a recruiter based on your location and specialty

Extras:

Travel reimbursement, housing allowance, meals, referral bonuses, and more

We're not the only ones who think ARMStaffing should be your first choice. Here’s why:

SIA’s Top-50 Fastest Growing Healthcare Staffing Firms – 2019

SIA’s Largest Healthcare Staffing Agencies in the U.S. – 2023

Top Workplace in the Lehigh Valley – 2022, 2023

Perfect scores for 'Name, Not a Number' and 'Recruiters' Personalities' on Highway Hypodermics

Joint Commission’s Gold Seal of Approval for Healthcare Staffing Services

Contract & local rates may vary based on location and applicant residency. Ask your ARMStaffing recruiter for details

ARMStaffing Job ID #34179974. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36.0 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Respiratory Therapist:Respiratory Therapist,19:00:00-07:00:00 About ARMStaffing

Allied Resources Medical Staffing (ARMStaffing) places the most qualified medical professionals in the industry, including: local and travel contract, temp-to-perm, per diem, and direct-hire personnel.

As a leader in medical staffing, we cover every segment of the healthcare market and take pride in our ability to exceed our clients' expectations. We accomplish this through our total dedication to our clients and field associates, our over 15 years of experience, a strong and diverse poor of medical professionals, and the high level of loyalty of our internal staff.

We also make it a point to develop and maintain close relationships with staffing and office managers to ensure clear communication and proper placements based on the client's criteria. This allows us to tailor our services to best suit the staffing needs of our clients, while placing our employees in positions that match their abilities and preferences.

Our goal is to offer unparalleled service to our valued healthcare clients, regardless of facility size or location, and to maintain a top-notch workforce of qualified, dedicated and medical professionals.

The Experts in Healthcare Recruiting

Local and travel contracts

Temp-to-perm employment

Direct-hire personnel

Per Diem

Staffing for every segment of the healthcare industry including, RNs, LPNs, and CNAs, and Allied Health Professionals

Long-term contracts, block scheduling and per diem staffing options

24-Hour customer service and on-call support 365 days a year

Full-time, registered nurse on staff to provide screening, background, and reference checks

Long-term and temporary career options with outstanding employee benefits

Medical Benefits

Company-matched 401K