Travel Registered Respiratory Therapist
Jamestown, NY
GHR Healthcare - Travel
3x12 hrs

Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) - Travel Hospital | Jamestown, NY (13?week Contract)

Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) — 13-week travel contract in Jamestown, NY. Join our hospital respiratory care team in Western New York and advance your respiratory care career with a high-impact travel RT assignment.

Join a dedicated healthcare team in Jamestown, NY as a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) for a 13-week travel contract. Located in the heart of Chautauqua County, Jamestown offers a welcoming community, beautiful parks, and easy access to the scenic shores of Lake Erie. This travel RT opportunity is ideal for Respiratory Therapists seeking meaningful patient care experience while enjoying the lifestyle of Western New York.

Job Details

• Weekly Estimated Pay: $1,730 – $1,860
• Location: Hospital Respiratory Therapy Unit, Jamestown, NY 14701 — Western New York (Jamestown, Chautauqua County)
• Contract Duration: 13 weeks (May 11, 2026 – August 9, 2026)
• Shift: 3 × 12-hour straight night shifts per week (36 hours/week) — night shift respiratory therapist / critical care RT
• Employment Type: Travel (Travel Respiratory Therapist / Travel RT job)

Job Requirements

• Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credential required
• Minimum 1 year of experience as a Respiratory Therapist in a hospital setting (respiratory care and ventilator experience preferred)
• Ability to work straight night shifts as needed
• Current New York state licensure as a Respiratory Therapist
• BLS certification (American Heart Association)

Responsibilities

• Provide respiratory therapy services and life support to patients with cardiopulmonary deficiencies and abnormalities across patient populations
• Deliver care under physician direction and by prescription in all patient care areas of the hospital
• Administer respiratory treatments (oxygen therapy, bronchodilators, nebulizers) and initiate/adjust mechanical ventilation per protocol
• Monitor patient responses to treatment, manage ventilators, perform airway management and suctioning, and assist with emergency respiratory interventions
• Obtain and analyze arterial blood gases (ABGs), document care accurately, and adjust plans as needed
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, maintain compliance with hospital protocols, and follow safety and infection control standards

About This Travel RT Opportunity

This hospital-based travel respiratory therapist position is an excellent fit for Registered Respiratory Therapists seeking travel RT jobs, hospital RT roles, or night shift respiratory therapist positions in New York. The assignment provides hands-on experience in respiratory care, exposure to critical care and general inpatient populations, and the chance to join a supportive healthcare team in Jamestown, NY.

Apply now to be considered for this Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) travel assignment in Jamestown, NY. Join our healthcare team today and bring your respiratory care expertise to a vibrant Western New York community!

Benefits

401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision

Equal Opportunity

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity across our organization. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.