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

Travel Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) — 16-week hospital assignment in Plattsburgh, NY (12901). 12-hour nights; Level II Trauma hospital; EPIC and Pyxis experience required. Ideal travel RT / respiratory therapist job for clinicians skilled in ventilator management and neonatal/pediatric care.

Job Details — Travel Respiratory Therapist Job

• Weekly Estimated Pay: $2,140 - $2,290
• Assignment Duration: 16 weeks (May 4, 2026 – August 23, 2026)
• Location: Plattsburgh, NY (12901) — Adirondacks & Lake Champlain; New York respiratory therapist jobs
• Setting: Hospital – Respiratory Care Unit (Level II Trauma)
• Shift: 12-hour nights (6:30pm – 7:00am)
• Hours per Week: 36
• Orientation: 2 days
• Documentation System: EPIC (required)
• Medication System: Pyxis
• Floating: Required to hospital floors, nursery, and ER as needed
• Weekend / Holiday: Every other weekend and holidays as scheduled

Qualifications — Respiratory Therapist (RRT) Requirements

• Minimum 2 years clinical experience as a Respiratory Therapist (hospital experience preferred)
• Active NY Respiratory Therapist license, or proof of application with applied date (New York respiratory license)
• Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) with NBRC verification
• Certifications: BLS, ACLS, NRP (or documented neonatal/pediatric exposure)
• EPIC experience within the past 2 years (required)
• Experience with neonatal/pediatric populations preferred (NRP required or documented exposure)
• Ability to float across units including nursery and emergency department
• Reliable transportation required (limited public transit access in Plattsburgh)
• Adherence to hospital dress code (scrubs: black or ceil blue; closed non-skid shoes; minimal jewelry; groomed hair/beard; nail polish per policy)

Responsibilities — Respiratory Care & Critical Care Duties

• Deliver respiratory care to patients from neonates to adults across hospital units, including ICU, step-down, nursery and ER
• Operate and manage ventilators and respiratory equipment including Puritan Bennett 980 & 840, LTV1200, ABG analyzers
• Perform therapeutic and diagnostic respiratory procedures and assessments, including ventilator management and weaning
• Provide neonatal and pediatric respiratory support as needed (NRP skills)
• Document patient care and treatments accurately using EPIC clinical documentation
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to optimize patient outcomes and coordinate pulmonary care
• Participate in department rotations and adapt to unit-specific workflows and hospital policies

Why Join This Travel RT Opportunity

• Gain experience in a Level II Trauma hospital with a broad patient population (neonates through adult critical care)
• Work with advanced ventilator platforms and modern documentation systems (EPIC, Pyxis)
• Enjoy the outdoor lifestyle and community of Plattsburgh, NY — perfect for travel respiratory therapists seeking work-life balance

Apply now to join a dedicated respiratory care team in Plattsburgh, NY. Submit your resume and NBRC verification to be considered for this travel respiratory therapist (RRT) position. For questions or faster consideration, contact your recruiter and reference the Plattsburgh, NY travel RT job.

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