Travel Registered Respiratory Therapist
Plattsburgh, NY
GHR Healthcare - Allied Health & Therapy
3x12 hrs

Advance your healthcare career as a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) in Plattsburgh, NY! This travel respiratory therapist job places you in a modern hospital setting, providing clinical support to patients from neonates to adults. Located in the scenic Adirondack region near Lake Champlain, Plattsburgh offers a vibrant healthcare community, outdoor recreation, and easy access to both nature and city amenities. Join our healthcare team and make a difference in New York respiratory care.

Respiratory Therapist Job Details

• Location: Plattsburgh, NY 12901 (New York healthcare jobs)
• Setting: Hospital – Respiratory Care Unit
• Employment Type: Travel Contract
• Start Date: November 17, 2025
• End Date: March 8, 2026
• Contract Duration: 16 weeks
• Hours per Week: 36
• Shift: 12-hour nights (6:30pm – 7:00am), rotating schedule
• Weekend/Holiday: Every other weekend; 2 out of 3 major holidays required (Thanksgiving, Christmas/New Year's)
• Orientation: 2 days
• Floating: Required to hospital floors, nursery, and ER
• Documentation System: EPIC
• Medication System: Pyxis
• Estimated Weekly Salary: $2140 - $2290

Registered Respiratory Therapist Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of clinical experience as a Respiratory Therapist
• At least 1 year of hospital respiratory care experience
• Current NY Respiratory Therapist license (or proof of application)
• Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) certification
• BLS, ACLS, and NRP certifications
• Recent EPIC documentation experience (within past 2 years)
• Experience with neonatal and pediatric respiratory care
• Ability to work flexible schedule, including weekends and holidays
• Reliable personal or rental vehicle (public transportation not accessible)
• Prepared for winter driving conditions (all-season or snow tires recommended November–April)

Respiratory Therapist Responsibilities

• Deliver respiratory care to neonates, pediatric, and adult patients in a Level II Trauma hospital
• Operate and manage ventilators (Puritan Bennett 980 & 840, LTV1200), ABG equipment, and other respiratory therapy devices
• Float to various hospital units including nursery and ER as needed
• Document patient care accurately using EPIC
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary healthcare teams to provide high-quality patient care
• Adhere to hospital dress code (black or ceil blue scrubs, closed non-skid shoes, minimal jewelry, groomed hair/beard)
• Participate in bi-weekly orientation and ongoing training
• Support the hospital’s commitment to safety and clinical excellence

Discover the charm of Plattsburgh, NY and the Adirondacks while advancing your respiratory therapist career. Apply now to join our healthcare team and make a positive impact in New York respiratory care jobs!

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