Respiratory Therapist
Newark, NY
PRIDE Health
3x12 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus
$2,182/weekOverview
- Start Date08/10/2026
- Shift Breakdown3x12 hrs
- ShiftDays
- Duration13 weeks
Pay
Benefits
- Weekly pay
- Holiday Pay
- Guaranteed Hours
- 401k retirement plan
- Cancelation protection
- Referral bonus
- Medical benefits
- Dental benefits
- Vision benefits
Description
RRT
Job Overview
- Specialty: Respiratory / Neuro Diagnostics
- Location: Newark, New York
- Employment Type: Travel/Contract
- Start Date: 8/3/2026
- Contract Length: 13 weeks
- Shift: 3x12, 6:30 AM–7:00 PM
- Weekend Requirement: Every other weekend
- Floating: Required between Eastern region hospitals, including long-term care and acute care settings
- First-Time Travelers: Accepted
Required Qualifications
- Valid Registered Respiratory Therapist license in New York
- Registered Respiratory Therapist (1 year of experience)
- Registered Respiratory Therapist experience within the last year
- BLS issued by American Heart Association
- Driver's License
Key Clinical Skills
- Adult critical care
- Emergency department care
- Extubation and intubation assist
- Airway placement and suctioning
- Tracheostomy care and management
- Ventilation support and troubleshooting
- High-flow nasal cannula, BiPAP, CPAP
- Weaning from mechanical ventilation
- Long-term care experience
Common Patient Population / Procedures
- Patient Diagnoses: CHF, COPD, pneumonia, respiratory failure, respiratory infections
- Unit Procedures: ABG sampling, ventilator management, patient assessment, medication administration, pulmonary hygiene
- Equipment: Hamilton Vent, Servo-U, NKV330, V60
Additional Notes
- 6 weekend shifts are required over the 13-week contract
Employer
PRIDE Health
57 nurses recommend working with PRIDE Health
PRIDE Health is the minority-owned healthcare recruitment division of Pride Global—an integrated human capital solutions and advisory firm. With our robust and abundant travel nursing and allied health employment options across the U.S., PRIDE Health will allow you to help change the way the world lives and heals as it connects you with the industry’s leading healthcare organizations.
Pride Global offers eligible employee’s comprehensive healthcare coverage (medical, dental, and vision plans), supplemental coverage (accident insurance, critical illness insurance and hospital indemnity), 401(k)-retirement savings, life & disability insurance, an employee assistance program, legal support, auto, home insurance, pet insurance, and employee discounts with preferred vendors.
About Newark, NY
As a Travel Registered Respiratory Therapist in Newark, NY here's what you should know:- The cost of living in Newark, NY is lower than the national average, making it an affordable place to live.
- Wages generally match up with the lower cost of living.
- The average high in summer is around 80°F, while the average low in winter is around 17°F, so be prepared for both warm summers and cold winters.
- Short term rentals are available in Newark, NY, and they are relatively easy to find.
- Many options for furnished housing can be found through local real estate agencies and online rental platforms.
- Newark, NY is car-friendly, with well-maintained roads and ample parking.
- Public transportation options are limited, so having a car is essential for getting around.
- Newark, NY has a diverse population with a mix of age ranges.
- Common health issues may include seasonal allergies and cold-related illnesses due to the fluctuating weather.
- There is a growing population of travel nurses in the area.
- Newark, NY offers a variety of restaurants serving diverse cuisines, as well as local art galleries and music venues.
- Sports enthusiasts can enjoy outdoor activities such as hiking, fishing, and boating in the nearby Finger Lakes region.
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