Travel Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) - $1,889 to $2,089 per week in Potsdam, NY

Registered Respiratory Therapist
Location: Potsdam, NY
Agency: Jackson HealthPros
Pay: $1,889 to $2,089 per week
Shift Information: Nights - 3 days x 12 hours
Contract Duration: 13 Weeks
Start Date: 9/14/2026

About the Position

We’re hiring an experienced Respiratory Therapist for a local healthcare provider where you’ll be responsible for assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating the treatment, care, and needs of patients with breathing disorders

Minimum Requirements:

• Associate or bachelor’s degree from a Respiratory Therapy or Cardiopulmonary Science program
• Current state license in good standing with the State License Board
• One year experience as an RRT
• BLS certification
• ACLS certification
• CRT certification
• NRP certification
• NY state license must be in hand prior to submitting
• Adult Critical Care experience
• Emergency Department experience
• Experience with extubation
• Experience with nasal airway placement and suctioning
• Experience with oral airway placement and oral/nasal suctioning
• Experience with pulmonary hygiene and sputum specimen collection
• Experience with tracheostomy care and suctioning
• Experience administering Albuterol, Atrovent, Combivent, Flovent, inhaled steroids, Isuprel, Lidocaine, Perforomist, Pulmicort, Racemic epinephrine, Spiriva, Terbutaline Sulfate, Tobramycin, and Xopenex
• Experience with aerosol setup by mask and trach, Medihaler, Metered Dose Inhaler (MDI), hand held, T-piece, trach collar, and High Flow Nasal Cannula (HFNC)
• Experience with BiPAP, CPAP, troubleshooting high pressure alarms, weaning from mechanical ventilation, and interpretation of Arterial Blood Gases (ABGs)

Assignment Details

• Shift Hours: 7:00 PM - 7:00 AM

Apply now and one of our recruiters will reach out with the details to see if this is the right fit for you.

Benefits Designed for Travelers

We deeply value your commitment to improving the lives of others, that’s why we offer a comprehensive and competitive benefits package starting your first day.

• Weekly, On-Time Pay because that's how it should be
• Full Medical Benefits & 401k Matching Plan
• 24/7 Recruiter: Your main point of contact available by text, phone or email
• Competitive Referral Bonuses
• 100% Paid Housing Available
• Travel & License Reimbursement

Impacting Patient Care Nationwide

As a health professional with Jackson HealthPros, you get the flexibility, stability and growth you need with the satisfaction of impacting communities nationwide. Choose from a variety of career options including direct hire, temp-to-hire, and travel contracts in cities coast to coast. Get full-time pay, benefits, and relocation assistance (at no cost to you) in travel contracts that give you the freedom to explore, with the stability of a full-time job. Find your perfect match with ProVenture, our AI enhanced career app designed for health professionals.

Location Highlights

Potsdam offers access to the St. Lawrence River region and Adirondack Park, with the park located about 40 miles south for hiking, paddling, and skiing. Downtown Potsdam includes SUNY Potsdam and Clarkson University, and the village sits along the Raquette River with a walkable college-town setting. The area is within about 30 miles of the Canadian border and near Canton and Massena, giving travelers access to regional dining, shopping, and cross-border day trip options. Hospital-based clinicians in Potsdam can enjoy a quieter North Country lifestyle with four-season recreation and scenic drives throughout St. Lawrence County.

EEO Statement

Jackson Healthcare and its family of companies are an EEO/AA Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity and expression, national origin, age, disability or protected veteran status. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all of our associates.