Position Details
Travel Registered Respiratory Therapist Apply
Job Description
Jackson HealthPros is seeking a travel Registered Respiratory Therapist for a travel job in Altoona, Pennsylvania.
Job Description & Requirements- Specialty: Registered Respiratory Therapist
- Discipline: Allied Health Professional
- Start Date: 05/11/2026
- Duration: 13 weeks
- 36 hours per week
- Shift: 12 hours
- Employment Type: Travel
We’re hiring an experienced Registered Respiratory Therapist for a hospital in Altoona, PA where you will assess, plan, implement, and evaluate treatment, care, and needs of patients with breathing disorders.
\nMinimum Requirements:
\n- Associate or bachelor’s degree from a Respiratory Therapy or Cardiopulmonary Science program.
- Current state Respiratory Therapist license in good standing with the Pennsylvania licensing board.
- One year experience as a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT).
- BLS certification.
- Experience working in an acute care hospital setting preferred.
- Competence with mechanical ventilation, arterial blood gas analysis, and nebulizer and oxygen therapy management preferred.
- Ability to work variable 12-hour shifts including nights and weekends as required by the assignment.
Assignment Details
\n- Facility Type: Hospital.
- Shift Name: Flex Shifts.
- Shift Details: Any 12-hour shifts (variable schedule).
- Assignment Length: 13 week assignment.
Location Highlights
\nAltoona, PA offers nearby outdoor and cultural attractions within short drives. The city is approximately 12 miles from Canoe Creek State Park and about 20 minutes from Gallitzin State Forest, offering boating, hiking, and fishing opportunities for an active lifestyle. The Altoona Curve Minor League Baseball stadium and the Horseshoe Curve National Historic Landmark are within the city limits, providing local entertainment and historic rail exhibits. Downtown Altoona features dining and cultural venues with a suburban lifestyle and a regional airport 10–15 minutes by car for regional travel.
\nBenefits Designed for Travelers
\nWe value your commitment and offer a comprehensive benefits package starting your first day.
\n- Weekly, on-time pay.
- Full medical benefits and 401(k) matching plan.
- 24/7 recruiter support via text, phone, or email.
- Competitive referral bonuses.
- 100% paid housing available.
- Travel and license reimbursement.
Apply now and a recruiter will reach out to discuss this opportunity and confirm fit.
\nEEO Statement
\nJackson Healthcare and its family of companies are an EEO/AA Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity and expression, national origin, age, disability, or protected veteran status. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all of our associates.
Jackson HealthPros Job ID #440241. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined.
About Jackson HealthProsJackson HealthPros™ provides highly skilled imaging, radiology, surgical, laboratory, and respiratory therapy professionals to healthcare organizations nationwide for short and long-term staffing needs. Part of Jackson Healthcare’s “Family of Staffing Companies" and ranked among the nation's largest in Healthcare Staffing, Jackson HealthPros™ is filling thousands of contracts and permanent positions every month. Make a real difference as a traveling healthcare pro at facilities nationwide that need your experience and expertise while enjoying your favorite locations. Leave the routine behind, earn competitive pay, meet new people, and build a standout resume—all while advancing your healthcare career. With our extensive network of exclusive jobs, we’ll help you achieve your career goals and fuel your passion for care with adventures of a lifetime. Jackson HealthPros™ is part of the Jackson Healthcare® family of companies.
