Travel Respiratory Therapist Registered Respiratory Therapist Job
Respiratory Therapist (Registered Respiratory Therapist), Rochester, NY. This travel temporary assignment begins 07/27/2026 for weeks, with a weekly pay range of $1,870–$1,962. Shift: 3x12-hour Nights. Work in a hospital-based setting focused on ventilator management, rotating between acute care and LTAC-style units. Orientation is provided.
Key Highlights
- Weekly pay: $1,870–$1,962 per week
- Shift: 3x12-hour Nights
- Start date: 07/27/2026
- Duration: Weeks
- Orientation: 36 hours
- Setting: Hospital-based unit with ventilator management; float between acute and LTAC
Responsibilities
- Manage ventilator support for adult patients, including BiPAP/CPAP, troubleshooting high-pressure alarms, and weaning as appropriate.
- Provide airway care and pulmonary hygiene: suctioning, endotracheal/trach care, extubation assist, ABG sampling.
- Deliver respiratory therapies and devices: HFNC, nebulizers, oxygen therapy, and related airway interventions.
- Perform patient assessments, monitor respiratory status, interpret ABGs, and document in EPIC per facility compliance.
- Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams (respiratory therapy, IV teams, PT, radiology, pharmacy, rapid response, social services, unit secretary, interpretation services, phlebotomy, transportation); participate in rapid response as needed.
- Float between acute and LTAC settings as assigned; participate in on-call nights ~every other week.
Requirements
- Licenses and certifications: NY license in hand to submit; BLS, RRT, ACLS required.
- Experience: Minimum 1 year RN experience required; EPIC charting experience required (facility compliance).
- Additional: Patient ratio experience ~1:20; ability to work in rotating acute and LTAC settings; EPIC charting proficiency.
- Local candidate policy: No local candidates within 50 miles; candidates within 75 miles are not accepted.
Benefits and Support
- 24/7 recruiter and travel support
- Housing assistance
- Extension opportunities
- Fast credentialing
- Nationwide assignments
- Dedicated support throughout the assignment
- Orientation and onboarding support (including 36 hours)
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