Registered Respiratory Therapist

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

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Registered Respiratory Therapist
• Discipline: Allied Health Professional
• Start Date: 08/31/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, nights
• Employment Type: Travel

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Aug 31, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is seeking a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) with adult critical care and emergency department experience for a night shift position rotating between acute and long-term care settings.

Details

• Rotates between acute care and long-term care (LTC) settings
• Treats adult patients with CHF, COPD, pneumonia, respiratory failure, and respiratory infections
• Performs ABG sampling, ventilator management, patient assessment, and pulmonary hygiene
• Uses Hamilton, Servo-U, NKV330, AirVo2, Dream Machines, and V30 ventilator equipment
• Patient ratio of 1:20
• Night shift, 3x12-hour shifts (7:00 PM-7:00 AM)
• Works every other weekend
• On-call required approximately 1 night every other week
• Floating required
• Epic EMR experience required

Requirements

• Active RRT certification required
• BLS certification required
• ACLS certification preferred
• Minimum 1 year of experience required
• Adult critical care experience required
• Emergency department experience required
• Epic EMR experience required
• Experience with 1:20 patient ratio required
• Skilled in airway management including extubation, intubation assist, and tracheostomy care
• Skilled in nebulizer therapy including hand held, T-piece, and trach collar delivery
• Skilled in oxygen therapy including bag and mask, ET tube, HFNC, T-piece, and trach collar
• Skilled in ventilator management including BiPAP, CPAP, alarm troubleshooting, and weaning
• Teaching hospital, community hospital, LTAC, and Trauma Level I/II experience preferred
• NY state license required in hand for consideration
• License required if applicable
• Candidates must not reside within 75 miles of the facility

Additional Information

• Scrubs must be any shade of gray or gray/black combination
• Candidates with more than 10 days of requested RTO will not be considered
• Candidates must be available for a full 13-week assignment

American Traveler Job ID #P-740021. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36 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.