Registered Respiratory Therapist

Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) – NICU Contract Job in Easton, PA Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) NICU contract job in Easton, Pennsylvania, supporting critically ill newborns on a consistent three-night schedule. Join a specialized neonatal care team in a hospital setting and use your advanced respiratory therapy skills in a high-acuity Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU). This 13-week Pennsylvania respiratory therapist opportunity is based in Easton, a welcoming Lehigh Valley community known for its historic character, scenic surroundings, convenient outdoor recreation, and nearby cultural destinations.

NICU Respiratory Therapist Job Details Location: Easton, Pennsylvania (Lehigh Valley) Specialty: Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) Assignment Type: 13-week respiratory therapy contract Start Date: November 16, 2026 Weekly Estimated

$2,176–$2,418

Three 12-hour night shifts per week Shift Hours: 6:45 p.m.–7:15 a.m. Hours per Week: 36 Weekend and Holiday

Every other weekend and every other holiday; availability for at least one full holiday of coverage during the assignment is required Work Setting: On-site hospital assignment Registered Respiratory Therapist Job Requirements At least 2 years of experience as a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) Previous NICU respiratory therapy experience required Active Pennsylvania Registered Respiratory Therapist license required NRBC certification required Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification required Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certification required Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification required Ability to work scheduled night shifts, alternating weekends, and required holiday coverage NICU Respiratory Therapist Responsibilities Provide specialized respiratory care for neonates and critically ill newborns in the NICU Assess, monitor, and manage patients with complex respiratory needs Deliver and adjust respiratory therapies in accordance with provider orders and clinical protocols Support neonatal resuscitation and emergency respiratory interventions Collaborate with neonatologists, nurses, and the interdisciplinary care team to promote safe, high-quality patient outcomes Document assessments, interventions, patient responses, and ongoing respiratory care accurately Maintain compliance with hospital policies, professional standards, and infection-prevention practices Apply now for this Registered Respiratory Therapist NICU contract opportunity in Easton, Pennsylvania, and join a dedicated neonatal healthcare team.

Benefits 401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision Equal Opportunity We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity across our organization. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.