Respiratory Therapist
Potsdam, NY
American Traveler
3x12 hrs, Nights

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Sep 8, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is seeking a Respiratory Therapist (RRT) with at least 1 year of experience for a night shift position supporting a 6-bed ICU, ER, M/S, PEDS, and newborn stabilization at a community hospital.

Details

• 13-week travel assignment in a hospital's Respiratory Therapy department
• Night shift, 3x12-hour shifts (7:00 PM - 7:00 AM)
• Covers a 6-bed ICU, ER, M/S, PEDS, and low-volume newborn stabilization areas
• Care primarily focused on adult patients, with occasional pediatric and newborn stabilization prior to transport
• May work alone or alongside a second therapist
• Preferred ventilators include Servo I, LTV, and Hamilton T1
• Performs routine medication delivery via invasive and noninvasive ventilator management
• May be asked to perform occasional after-hours EKGs in support of the Cardiology Department
• May provide care to COVID-19 patient populations
• Candidates will float as needed
• Epic charting experience preferred
• MediTech experience is a plus

Requirements

• Minimum 1 year of experience as a Respiratory Therapist
• Community hospital experience required
• Trauma Level I experience preferred
• Current certifications required: ACLS, BLS, CRT, NRP
• RRT, PALS, and STABLE certifications preferred
• NY state license required prior to consideration
• License required if applicable
• Experience with adult critical care and emergency department settings
• Skilled in airway management including extubation, nasal/oral airway placement and suctioning, tracheostomy care, and pulmonary hygiene
• Proficient in ventilator management including BiPAP, CPAP, high-pressure alarm troubleshooting, and weaning from mechanical ventilation
• Skilled in interpretation of Arterial Blood Gases (ABGs)
• Experience with medication delivery systems including aerosol setups, MDIs, and hand-held nebulizers
• Familiarity with a wide range of respiratory medications including Albuterol, Atrovent, Combivent, Flovent, and others
• Comfortable working with high-flow nasal cannula and trach collar oxygen therapy

Additional Information

• Provide compassionate, proficient bedside respiratory care primarily to adult patients while remaining comfortable treating all ages
• Ability to work independently and adapt to a changing care environment
• Unit orientation includes training on interpretation of Arterial Blood Gases (ABGs)
• Scrub color requirements are flexible
• First-time travelers are accepted
• Candidates must reside more than 50 miles from the facility to be considered
• Previous employees may be considered for return after a 6-month system-wide waiting period
• Candidates with more than 10 days of requested RTO will not be considered