Travel Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) - $2,203 per week in Massena, NY

Registered Respiratory Therapist
Location: Massena, NY
Agency: Cynet Health
Pay: $2,203 per week
Shift Information: Days - 3 days x 12 hours
Contract Duration: 13 Weeks
Start Date: 12/7/2026

About the Position

Job Title: Respiratory Therapist Profession: Respiratory / Neuro Diagnostics Specialty: RRT Duration: 13 weeks Shift: Day Hours per Shift: 12 hours (07:00 - 19:00) Experience: Minimum of 1 year required License: State license required Certifications: ACLS, BLS, CRT, RRT Must-Have: Epic experience is a hard requirement Description: Certifications required include ACLS, BLS, CRT, and State licensed. Skills required include Adult Critical Care, Emergency Department, Extubation, Nasal airway placement, Nasal airway suctioning, Oral airway placement, Oral/nasal suctioning, and Pulmonary Hygiene. Experience with Sputum specimen collection and Tracheostomy care/management is essential. Familiarity with medications such as Albuterol, Atrovent, Combivent, Flovent, Inhaled steroids, and others is necessary. Proficiency in the use of inhalation devices like handheld inhalers, high flow nasal cannulas, BiPAP, and CPAP is expected. Ability to troubleshoot high-pressure alarms and wean patients from mechanical ventilation is required. Experience in interpreting Arterial Blood Gases (ABGs) is a must. The position involves working in a small community hospital respiratory therapy department managing conditions such as emphysema and asthma. Responsibilities include managing non-invasive ventilation, high flow oxygen therapy, aerosol therapy, ABG draws and analysis, and chest physiotherapy. Invasive Ventilation is stabilized in the emergency room and transferred as necessary. Shifts are primarily 12 hours in length, with additional 8-hour shifts on select days. Candidates should be prepared for on-call duties during specific hours. Familiarity with specialized equipment is required, including specific ventilators. Candidates must be open to floating between areas as necessary. A background check will be conducted on a case-by-case basis. This position is open to individuals with a diverse range of experiences and qualifications.

Requirements

Required for Onboarding

• ACLS
• BLS
• NBRC
• PALS - AHA
• RRT
• Respiratory Therapist
• Skills Checklist
• Specialty Exam