Registered Respiratory Therapist
Plattsburgh, NY
American Traveler
3x12 hrs, Nights

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Jul 23, 2026
• Length: 4 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is seeking a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) with at least 2 years of experience for a 12-hour night shift travel assignment at a Level II Trauma facility serving a neonate-to-adult patient population.

Details

• Position is in the Respiratory Care unit of a 341-bed Level II Trauma facility
• Patient population spans neonates to adults (ages 0–100+)
• Ventilators used include Puritan Bennett 980, 840, and LTV1200
• Documentation system is Epic; Pyxis is used for medication management
• 12-hour night shifts, 7:00 PM – 7:30 AM, 36 hours per week
• Schedule runs Monday through Sunday with no block scheduling
• Every other weekend work is required
• Holiday coverage is required
• Floating to hospital floors is required; support in the nursery and ER may also be needed
• Respiratory therapy coverage is available 24/7

Requirements

• Current RRT credential required
• Minimum 2 years of respiratory therapy experience
• NRP certification required; neonatal/pediatric population experience or exposure required
• ACLS and BLS certifications required
• Epic experience within the past 2 years is required and non-negotiable
• Flexible scheduling availability to meet department and patient care needs
• NY license (with proof of pending) or VT license required if applicable
• At least two professional references from a Nurse Manager and/or Supervisor (one within the past 6 months, one within the past year) required for consideration
• SSN and DOB required for consideration
• Reliable personal or rental vehicle required — public transportation is not accessible in this area
• Vehicles should be equipped with all-season or snow tires from November through April

Additional Information

• First-time travelers will be considered for this position
• Local candidates are accepted
• Pay rates are tiered based on distance from the facility: travel (101+ miles), radius (51–100 miles), and local (50 miles or less)
• Orientation consists of 2 days
• Scrub color required: black or ceil blue; closed-toe, non-skid shoes required
• Jewelry should be minimal per hospital dress code policy; nails and hair must follow hospital dress code; beards must be groomed and candidates must be N95 mask-ready (no beard)
• All employment gaps over 90 days must be explained
• No charge nurse role required