Travel Registered Respiratory Therapist
Dunkirk, NY
GHR Healthcare - Allied Health & Therapy
3x12 hrs
$2,052/weekOverview
- Start DateASAP
- Shift Breakdown3x12 hrs
- Duration13 weeks
- SettingHospital
Pay
Description
Join a hospital-based respiratory therapy team as a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) in Dunkirk, New York. This full-time travel respiratory therapist job offers a 13-week hospital contract providing essential pulmonary and respiratory care through oxygen therapy, chest physiotherapy, and mechanical ventilation. Dunkirk is a welcoming lakeside community along Lake Erie, with scenic waterfront views, outdoor recreation, and convenient access to the greater Buffalo area.
Registered Respiratory Therapist Job Details
- Location: Dunkirk, New York
- Setting: Hospital respiratory therapy department
- Weekly Estimated Pay: $1,930–$2,080
- Schedule: Full-time, 12-hour day shifts
- Hours: 36 hours per week
- Shift Time: 7:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m.
- Start Date: October 12, 2026
- Contract Duration: 13 weeks, through January 11, 2027
- Position Type: Travel respiratory therapy assignment
RRT Job Requirements
- Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credential
- At least 1 year of experience as a respiratory therapist in a hospital setting
- Current New York State respiratory therapy license
- Current ACLS, PALS, and NRP certifications
- Ability to work on-site, full-time, 12-hour day shifts
- Strong patient assessment, clinical judgment, communication, and collaboration skills
Respiratory Therapist Responsibilities
- Assess, diagnose, and treat patients experiencing respiratory and pulmonary conditions
- Administer oxygen therapy and other prescribed respiratory treatments
- Provide chest physiotherapy and support airway clearance interventions
- Manage and monitor patients receiving mechanical ventilation
- Evaluate patient responses to treatment and adjust respiratory care in collaboration with the clinical team
- Document respiratory assessments, interventions, and patient progress accurately
- Respond to changes in patient condition and participate in emergency respiratory care
Apply now to join this hospital respiratory therapy team and advance your career with a Registered Respiratory Therapist travel contract in Dunkirk, New York.
Benefits401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision
Equal OpportunityWe 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.
Employer
GHR Healthcare - Allied Health & Therapy
For over 30 years, GHR Healthcare has been the bridge between healthcare
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uncovering your ideal fit, supported by GHR's dedication to competitive
compensation, transparent communication, and a devoted team that genuinely
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advocate, confidante, and partner in advancing your career. At GHR, care and
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Dunkirk, NY
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