Registered Respiratory Therapist
Newark, NY
PRIDE Health
3x12 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus
$2,185/weekOverview
- Start Date11/02/2026
- 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
Overview
- Travel/Contract role in Newark, New York
- 13-week contract
- Day shift: 6:30 AM–7:00 PM, 3x12 hours
- Every other weekend required, with 6 weekend shifts per 13-week contract
- Floating required from long term care to acute care as needed, including Clifton Springs and Newark Wayne Hospital
- Unit accepts first-time travelers
- A personal car is required for Eastern Region contracts
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 - Basic Life Support issued by American Heart Association
- Driver's License
- Experience with Epic
Preferred
- Long term care experience
Clinical Skills / Experience
- Adult Critical Care
- Emergency Department
- Extubation
- Intubation Assist
- Nasal airway placement
- Nasal airway suctioning
- Oral airway placement
- Oral/nasal suctioning
- Sputum specimen collection
- Suctioning (ETT, NT)
- Tracheostomy care/management
- Hand held
- T-piece
- Trach collar
- Bag and mask
- ET Tube
- High Flow Nasal Cannula (HFNC)
- BiPAP
- CPAP
- Troubleshooting high pressure alarms
- Weaning from mechanical ventilation
Unit Details
- Patient diagnoses include CHF, COPD, Pneumonia, Respiratory Failure, and Respiratory Infections
- Special procedures/unit details include ABG Sampling, Ventilator Mgmt., Patient Assessment Skills, Med Administration, and Pulmonary Hygiene
- Special equipment includes Hamilton Vent, Servo-U, NKV330, and V60
Employer
PRIDE Health
59 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 Health 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, pet insurance, and employee discounts with preferred vendors.
Equal Employment Opportunity
Pride Health is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of the race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, reproductive health decision making, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, sexual orientation, veteran or military status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.
Fair Chance Employment
Pride Health is a Fair Chance employer. We consider all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with applicable state and local Fair Chance laws and ordinances, including, the California Fair Chance Act and all applicable local Fair Chance ordinances.
Accommodations
We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities. If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in the application or interview process, or to perform the essential functions of this role, please contact us.
Only applicable for San Francisco Candidates: Under the San Francisco Lactation in the Workplace Ordinance, we will provide written notice of lactation accommodation rights, and this notice will automatically be given upon hiring, any inquiry of parental leave or lactation accommodation.
Only applicable for Kentucky positions: For this type of employment, state law requires a criminal record check as a condition of employment. This applies to direct care staff (Examples: RN, LPN, Nurse Aides, Therapists) referred to Kentucky nursing facilities, assisted living communities, or long-term care facilities, in accordance with KRS 216.793.
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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