Travel Respiratory Therapist - $2,245 per week

ARMStaffing; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Housing allowance

Travel reimbursement

401k plan

Referral bonuses

Job summary

ARMStaffing seeks a travel Respiratory Therapist for a 13-week contract in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. The role features a 36-hour work week with rotating 12-hour shifts, working under physician supervision to provide cardiopulmonary care and life support across patient populations.

The ideal candidate has 2+ years of RT experience, a CoARC-approved program, and active BLS; RTT certification is required, with NRP may be needed for select facilities.

Qualifications

• Graduate of a CoARC approved Respiratory program.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience in respiratory therapy.
• Active Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
• Registered Respiratory Therapist (RTT) certification required.
• NRP certification may be required for certain facilities.
• State Licenses must be maintained per PA regulations.

Responsibilities

• Read prescriptions and assess patient conditions to determine therapy requirements.
• Determine suitable methods for administering inhalants according to physician's orders.
• Set up and operate respiratory therapy equipment, ensuring treatment parameters.
• Monitor patient responses to therapy and adjust treatments as necessary.
• Perform bronchopulmonary drainage and assist with breathing exercises.
• Conduct pulmonary function tests for diagnostic purposes.
• Maintain accurate patient records and communicate with physicians.
• Transport mechanically ventilated patients and respond to code situations.
• Perform additional duties as assigned per system-wide competencies.

Skills

Respiratory therapy

Patient assessment

Ventilator management

Pulmonary function testing

BLS certified

Education

CoARC-approved Respiratory Therapy program

Job description

ARMStaffing is seeking a travel Respiratory Therapist for a travel job in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Respiratory Therapist
• Discipline: Allied Health Professional
• Start Date: 10/19/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, rotating
• Employment Type: Travel

Registered Respiratory Therapist - Rotating ShiftJob Description

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. Duties include assessing patient conditions, administering therapies, and collaborating with healthcare teams across various patient populations and service areas.

Responsibilities

• Read prescriptions and assess patient conditions to determine therapy requirements.
• Determine suitable methods for administering inhalants according to physician's orders.
• Set up and operate respiratory therapy equipment, ensuring specified treatment parameters.
• Monitor patient responses to therapy and adjust treatments as necessary.
• Perform bronchopulmonary drainage and assist with breathing exercises.
• Conduct pulmonary function tests for diagnostic purposes.
• Maintain accurate patient records and communicate with physicians regarding care.
• Transport mechanically ventilated patients and respond to code situations.
• Perform additional duties as assigned in accordance with system-wide competencies.

Required Experience / Certifications / Licensure

• Graduate of a CoARC approved Respiratory program required.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience in respiratory therapy.
• Active Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
• Registered Respiratory Therapist (RTT) certification required.
• NRP certification may be required for certain facilities.
• State Licenses must be maintained as per PA regulations (Act 31, 33, 34, 73).

Schedule

This position involves a rotating shift schedule of 12 hours over 3 days per week.

Assignment Duration

This is a contract position guaranteed for 13 weeks.

Why ARMStaffing?

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

• Health Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, 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
• We've earned The Joint Commission’s Gold Seal of Approval for healthcare staffing 15 years strong and counting!

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

ARMStaffing Job ID #38180304. 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