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Travel Registered Respiratory Therapist - $1,995 per week

AMN Healthcare Allied

iconWilkes-Barre, PA, US, 18764

iconFull Time

icon8 October 2025

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Travel Registered Respiratory Therapist - $1,995 per week at AMN Healthcare Allied summary:

A travel Registered Respiratory Therapist with neonatal intensive care (NICU) experience provides specialized respiratory care in hospital settings. The role involves assessing patient respiratory needs, planning and delivering treatment, and ensuring high-quality patient and family experiences during a 13-week assignment in Wilkes Barre, Pennsylvania. Required certifications include RRT, BLS, ACLS, PALS, and relevant licensure, with shifts covering nights and weekends.

AMN Healthcare Allied is seeking a travel Registered Respiratory Therapist for a travel job in WILKES BARRE, Pennsylvania.

Job Description & Requirements
  • Specialty: Registered Respiratory Therapist
  • Discipline: Allied Health Professional
  • Duration: 13 weeks
  • 36 hours per week
  • Shift: 12 hours, nights
  • Employment Type: Travel

Job Description & Requirements
Registered Respiratory Therapist - Neonatal Intensive Care - (RRT - NICU)
StartDate: ASAP Available Shifts: 12 N Pay Rate: $1904.05 - $2086.35

RRT needed for an assignment. 13 weeks. Full time 36 hours/week 3-12 hour shifts/week including every other weekend and holiday RT that has NICU experience Assesses patients' respiratory care needs based on a variety of data. Plans, organizes, performs, and evaluates treatment modalities to meet those needs. Ensures the very best patient/family experience by optimizing all customer interaction. Preferably with NICU experience. PA License, BLS, ACLS and PALS required Therapist autonomy Protocol driven care Education: Graduate from Specialty Training Program- (Required) Basic Life Support Certification - American Heart Association (AHA), Member of National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC) - National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC), Neonatal Resuscitation Program Certification - Neonatal Resuscitation Program, Registered Respiratory Therapist - National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC), S.T.A.B.L.E. Certified - The S.T.A.B.L.E. Program Skills: Communication Skills, Interpersonal Skills, Organizational Skills, Preceptor Skills

Required Qualifications
Registered Respiratory Therapist, NICU
Experience: 2 years
Licenses: RT-PA
Certifications: BLS-AHA(Copy needed); RRT-National Board for Respiratory Care(Copy needed); PALS-AHA(Copy needed); ACLS-AHA
SSN Required
DOB Required
References: 1 Reference in the last 12 months

Graduate from Specialty Training Program- (Required)

Preferred Qualifications
none

Facility Location
Located along the Susquehanna River, Wilkes-Barre is only hours from major cities like New York and Philadelphia. For the nature lovers, this town is just a short drive from the Pocono Mountains and includes several natural parks. Wilkes-Barre was recently revitalized as a “Walk-To-Everything” lifestyle. The downtown area offers a wide array of shops, restaurants and a movie theater.
Hospitals Located Near Wilkes-Barre:
• Wilkes-Barre General Hospital
• Richard & Marion Pearsall Heart Hospital
• Wilkes-Barre VA Medical Center
• Penn State Geisinger Wyoming Valley Medical Center
• First Hospital Wyoming Valley

Job Benefits
Allied travel assignments are typically for 13 weeks and offer generous packages that include:

  • Competitive pay rates
  • Medical, Dental, Vision
  • 401(k) and Flex Spending
  • Life Insurance
  • Accident and Short-term Disability Coverage
  • Free Continuing Education
  • Competitive Housing Deal
  • Refer a friend and earn extra cash!
About the Company
At AMN Healthcare, we strive to be recognized as the most trusted, innovative, and influential force in helping healthcare organizations provide quality patient care that continually evolves to make healthcare more human, more effective, and more achievable.

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AMN Healthcare Allied Job ID #3365051. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Registered Respiratory Therapist - Neonatal Intensive Care - (RRT - NICU)

About AMN Healthcare Allied

AMN Healthcare is a leading force in the healthcare industry, committed to being the most trusted, innovative, and influential partner for healthcare organizations. With a focus on providing quality patient care, AMN Healthcare offers holistic solutions that reduce costs, streamline processes, and improve efficiencies. The company boasts over 30 years of experience and takes pride in staffing leading healthcare facilities with the nation's best travelers. As an industry leader, AMN Healthcare offers a diverse team dedicated to supporting healthcare workers and facilities, ensuring a personalized and supportive experience for both clients and candidates.

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Benefits
  • Company provided housing options
  • Medical benefits
  • Dental benefits
  • Continuing Education

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