Job Description & Requirements
Registered Respiratory Therapist - Neonatal Intensive Care - (RRT - NICU)
StartDate: ASAP Available Shifts: 12 N Pay Rate: $1785.61 - $1956.57

Travel Respiratory Therapist jobs in Wilkes-Barre, PA offer you the chance to work with patients of all ages, providing care for those with breathing and cardiopulmonary disorders. You will assess, treat, and support patients in acute and critical care settings, performing diagnostic tests, analyzing results, and collaborating with the care team to develop treatment plans. Your responsibilities include assisting with the diagnosis of lung or breathing disorders, evaluating patients, determining appropriate therapies, managing respiratory equipment, and educating patients and families about respiratory health. To qualify, you should have at least one to two years of recent respiratory therapy experience, an active license or appropriate accreditation in a U.S. state, and any additional certifications required by the specific assignment. Enthusiasm for travel and adaptability are important for success in this role. Wilkes-Barre, PA is known for its scenic beauty along the Susquehanna River, vibrant downtown, and access to outdoor recreation in the Pocono Mountains. The city offers a welcoming community, diverse dining options, and convenient travel connections. AMN Healthcare provides excellent compensation, exclusive discounts and perks, dedicated recruiters and clinical support, and access to the AMN Passport app for 24/7 assistance. As a publicly traded company, AMN Healthcare upholds high ethical standards in every assignment. Apply now to join this Travel Respiratory Therapist assignment in Wilkes-Barre, PA and experience a rewarding career in a dynamic location

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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