Travel Respiratory Therapist - $2,170 per week

ARMStaffing is seeking a travel Respiratory Therapist for a travel job in Albany, New York.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Respiratory Therapist
• Discipline: Allied Health Professional
• Start Date: 06/29/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, nights
• Employment Type: Travel

Respiratory Therapist

Job Description

As a Respiratory Therapist (RT), you will assess, treat, and care for patients of all ages who suffer from pulmonary (breathing) disorders. Your role will involve analyzing and performing diagnostic testing, conducting relevant exams, and setting up and utilizing cardiopulmonary equipment to assist or monitor patients' breathing.

Responsibilities

• Gather data to accurately assess a patient's current health status.
• Assess the patient according to their physical or age-related needs.
• Observe, record, and report symptoms, reactions, and progress of patients.
• Administer and record prescribed medications, treatments, and diagnostic procedures.
• Responsible for airway management including performing endotracheal intubations and extubations, pulmonary hygiene, and tracheostomy care, as well as emergency life support procedures.
• Provide extensive health education to patients and the general population through community services.

Schedule

This is a three 12-hour night shifts position (7 PM - 7:30 AM) each week, with requirements for three 12-hour holiday shifts per season and every other weekend.

Required Experience / Certifications / Licensure

• Associates Degree (or higher) in Respiratory Therapy or Respiratory Care.
• Active NBRC credential and active New York State Respiratory Therapist license.
• 3+ years of experience as a Respiratory Therapist in an acute care hospital setting, including Emergency Department (ED) and adult critical care required.
• 1+ year experience working in a Level 3 Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) preferred.

Why ARMStaffing?

At ARMStaffing, we take care of our employees! We offer:

• Health Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, and more
• Onboarding Made Easy: We handle physicals, titers, and more so you can focus on care
• Clinical Support: In-house clinical team available to assist and advocate
• 401k Retirement Plan: Eligible after waiting period; 4% match with 5% contribution
• Recruiter Matching: Get paired with a recruiter based on your location and specialty
• Extras: Travel reimbursement, housing allowance, meals, referral bonuses, and more

We're not the only ones who think ARMStaffing should be your first choice. Here’s why:

• SIA’s Top-50 Fastest Growing Healthcare Staffing Firms – 2019
• SIA’s Largest Healthcare Staffing Agencies in the U.S. – 2023
• Top Workplace in the Lehigh Valley – 2022, 2023
• Perfect scores for 'Name, Not a Number' and 'Recruiters' Personalities' on Highway Hypodermics
• We've earned The Joint Commission’s Gold Seal of Approval for healthcare staffing 15 years strong and counting!

Contract & local rates may vary based on location and applicant residency. Ask your ARMStaffing recruiter for details!

ARMStaffing Job ID #36643341. 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: Respiratory Therapist:Respiratory Therapist,19:00:00-07:00:00

About ARMStaffing

Allied Resources Medical Staffing (ARMStaffing) places the most qualified medical professionals in the industry, including: local and travel contract, temp-to-perm, per diem, and direct-hire personnel. 

As a leader in medical staffing, we cover every segment of the healthcare market and take pride in our ability to exceed our clients' expectations. We accomplish this through our total dedication to our clients and field associates, our over 15 years of experience, a strong and diverse poor of medical professionals, and the high level of loyalty of our internal staff.

We also make it a point to develop and maintain close relationships with staffing and office managers to ensure clear communication and proper placements based on the client's criteria. This allows us to tailor our services to best suit the staffing needs of our clients, while placing our employees in positions that match their abilities and preferences. 

Our goal is to offer unparalleled service to our valued healthcare clients, regardless of facility size or location, and to maintain a top-notch workforce of qualified, dedicated and medical professionals. 

The Experts in Healthcare Recruiting

• Local and travel contracts
• Temp-to-perm employment
• Direct-hire personnel
• Per Diem
• Staffing for every segment of the healthcare industry including, RNs, LPNs, and CNAs, and Allied Health Professionals
• Long-term contracts, block scheduling and per diem staffing options
• 24-Hour customer service and on-call support 365 days a year
• Full-time, registered nurse on staff to provide screening, background, and reference checks
• Long-term and temporary career options with outstanding employee benefits
• Medical Benefits
• Company-matched 401K

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