ARMStaffing is seeking a travel Respiratory Therapist for a travel job in Harrisburg, 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, nights
- Employment Type: Travel
Registered Respiratory Therapist - Night Shift
Assignment Duration
This is a 13-week contract position.
Schedule
Night Shift - 12 x 3
Job 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. Defined responsibilities are performed in all patient populations and in all patient service areas.
Responsibilities
- Read prescriptions, measure arterial blood gases, and review patient information to assess patient condition.
- Determine the most suitable method of administering inhalants and medications in accordance with physician's orders.
- Evaluate the appropriateness of medical orders and interpret clinical data to optimize patient clinical objectives.
- Set up and operate devices such as mechanical ventilators and aerosol generators.
- Ensure specified parameters of treatment and administer medicinal gases and aerosol drugs to patients.
- Monitor patient physiological responses to therapy, including vital signs and blood gas levels.
- Perform bronchopulmonary drainage and assist patients with breathing exercises.
- Conduct pulmonary function tests for physician diagnosis.
- Consult with physicians in the event of adverse reactions and maintain patient records.
- Assist in transporting mechanically ventilated patients and respond to code situations.
Required Experience / Certifications / Licensure
- Graduate of a Co ARC (Committee on Accreditation for Respiratory Care) approved Respiratory program.
- 2 years of experience is required.
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
- Registered Respiratory Therapist (RTT) licensure.
- NRP may be required for certain facilities.
- State Licenses including PA Act 31, PA Act 33, PA Act 34, and PA Act 73.
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
ARMStaffing Job ID #38180301. 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