Travel Respiratory Therapist Respiratory Therapist — Lewistown, PA — $2177 Est. Wkly - Lewistown, PA
- 8 or 12-hour shifts
- Travel
- ACLS
- PALS
- NRP
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How this pay compares
This assignment posts $2,178 a week, the agency's gross: a taxable hourly rate plus housing and meal stipends. Open travel respiratory therapist assignments post a median of $2,005 a week, the middle half $1,773 to $2,215, across 657 assignments, so this one is within the middle half of what they post. Staff pay is hourly and carries no stipends, so it is not set beside it.
Tax-free stipend limit here
GSA's per diem rate for Lewistown, PA (the standard rate) is $113 a night for lodging in November 2026 and $68 a day for meals and incidentals: $1,267 a week. Agencies set tax-free housing and meal stipends against it, for a traveler who keeps a tax home elsewhere; the posting's own figure says what this assignment pays. Stipend limits in Pennsylvania.
What Pennsylvania requires of a respiratory therapist
Respiratory therapist license, from the Pennsylvania State Board of Medicine.
- Graduate of a respiratory care program approved by CoARC, a passing grade on the NBRC entry level credentialing exam, and 3 hours of child abuse recognition and reporting training; no experience required.
- Staying active: Renew every 2 years with 30 hours of continuing education including 2 hours of child abuse training; first-time licensees are exempt from CE in the initial period.
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About the job
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ARMStaffing is looking for a Respiratory Therapist in Lewistown, Pennsylvania.
Location
Lewistown, PA
Assignment Duration
This is a 13-week contract position.
Schedule/Shift
The schedule requires flexibility with 3 shifts per week, consisting of combinations of 8 and 12-hour shifts. Available shifts include Day Shift (7A-7P, 7A-3P), and Night Shift (7P-7A, 11P-7A). Weekends will be required every third week.
Job Description
As a Respiratory Therapist, you will play a crucial role in providing respiratory care to patients in a clinical setting. You will work with Hamilton ventilators and utilize EPIC for patient documentation. The position involves collaborating with healthcare teams to ensure the highest standard of care.
Responsibilities
- Provide respiratory therapy services to patients as per prescribed protocols.
- Monitor and assess patient responses to therapy and make adjustments as necessary.
- Collaborate with healthcare team members to develop and implement patient care plans.
- Document patient care and progress accurately using EPIC.
- Ensure proper use of equipment and adherence to safety protocols.
Required Experience
- A minimum of 3 years of experience in respiratory therapy is preferred.
Certifications/Licensure
- Professional state license is required.
- ACLS and PALS certifications are required; NRP certification is strongly preferred.
About ARMStaffing
Founded in 2011 and a member of the ARGroup, LLC, ARMStaffing connects dedicated nurses and allied health professionals with the facilities that need them most. As three-time winners of the Top Workplaces Award and named to SIA’s Largest Staffing Firms in the U.S., we’ve built a reputation on more than just placements - we’ve built it on relationships.
As a trusted partner to hospitals, rehab centers, and long-term care facilities across the country, we take pride in helping clinicians grow rewarding careers while supporting the organizations that rely on their skills.
From ARMStaffing's job posting, checked 13 Nov 2026. The employer's own page is the final word on requirements and availability.
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