Travel Registered Respiratory Therapist - $2,059 per week

American Traveler is seeking a travel Registered Respiratory Therapist for a travel job in Newark, New York.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Registered Respiratory Therapist
• Discipline: Allied Health Professional
• Start Date: 11/02/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, days
• Employment Type: Travel

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Days, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Nov 2, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is seeking a Registered Respiratory Therapist for a 13-week day shift assignment requiring 1+ year of experience and current NY licensure (license required if applicable).

Details

• Rotates between long-term care and acute care settings within the Eastern region hospital network
• Day shift schedule, 3x12-hour shifts from 6:30am to 7:00pm
• Every-other-weekend rotation, totaling 6 weekend shifts per 13-week contract
• Floating required between Long Term Care and Acute Care settings, and between regional facility locations as determined during scheduling
• Patient population includes CHF, COPD, pneumonia, respiratory failure, and respiratory infections
• Performs ABG sampling, ventilator management, patient assessment, medication administration, and pulmonary hygiene
• Uses Hamilton Vent, Servo-U, NKV330, and V60 equipment
• On-call requirement: candidates placed on-call in lieu of a call-off will have that shift counted as a call-off

Requirements

• Active RRT certification and BLS required
• NY state license required in hand prior to consideration (license required if applicable)
• Minimum 1 year of experience required
• EPIC charting experience required
• Personal vehicle required due to rural nature of Eastern region locations
• Skilled in adult critical care and emergency department settings
• Proficient in extubation, intubation assist, airway placement, suctioning techniques, and sputum specimen collection
• Experienced in tracheostomy care and management, including hand-held, T-piece, and trach collar methods
• Skilled in ventilator management, weaning from mechanical ventilation, and troubleshooting high pressure alarms
• Experienced with BiPAP, CPAP, high flow nasal cannula (HFNC), and bag and mask techniques
• Long term care experience required

Additional Information

• First-time travelers are accepted for this position
• Candidates must live more than 75 miles from the facility to be considered for the travel rate
• Returning staff must wait 6 months system-wide before reapplying
• Candidates with more than 10 days of requested RTO will not be considered
• Call-off policy allows 3 shifts per 13-week assignment
• Teaching hospital, community hospital, LTAC, and Trauma Level I/II experience are preferred but not required

American Traveler Job ID #P-761345. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36.0 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Travel Respiratory Therapist - Registered RT/RRT

About American Traveler

With over 25 years of experience, American Traveler has established a reputation for outstanding customer service. Our team ensures a smooth, worry-free experience for those starting on or expanding their travel nursing and allied careers.

With thousands of travel nursing and allied jobs nationwide, our attentive and approachable recruiters find positions that align perfectly with your career aspirations and personal requirements.

American Traveler offers exceptional benefits, including premium medical, dental, vision and life insurance beginning day one of your assignment, generous 401(k) match, substantial housing stipends, and more. Additionally, with 24/7 support and access to our in-house clinicians, you are assured confidence and comfort throughout your assignment.

With our team behind you, you can relax and enjoy a rewarding travel career.