Travel Registered Respiratory Therapist
Massena, NY
First Connect Health
3x12 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus

⚡ 36-HOUR DAY-SHIFT RESPIRATORY THERAPIST (RRT / CRT) CONTRACT – MASSENA, NY

An immediate 13-week travel contract opening is available for an experienced Respiratory Therapist (RRT or CRT) in Massena, NY 13662. Operating within an active cardiopulmonary department at an established acute care community hospital, this daytime allied health assignment features a dependable 36-hour schedule (07:00 – 19:00 / 7:00 AM – 7:00 PM, three 12-hour day shifts guaranteed weekly with scheduled Friday night standby on-call). COMPETITIVE 36-HOUR DAYTIME PACKAGE ($2,274/WEEK)! $1,266/WEEK TAX-FREE HOUSING & MEAL STIPEND! $28.00/HR W2 BASE RATE! FIRST-TIME TRAVELERS ACCEPTED! EPIC EHR! Managing comprehensive respiratory care across inpatient medical-surgical units and the Emergency Department, the therapist delivers clinical interventions across all age demographics (neonates through geriatrics) for chronic emphysema, asthma exacerbations, COPD, and acute respiratory failure. Clinical responsibilities include non-invasive ventilation (Philips V60 BiPAP, BiPAP Vision), High-Flow Nasal Cannula (Teleflex HFNC), invasive transport mechanical ventilation (Servo-I, LTV 1200) for ER stabilization and transfer, arterial blood gas (ABG) punctures/analysis, chest physiotherapy, and aerosol delivery. If you are a licensed NYS respiratory therapist skilled in non-invasive ventilation, emergency airway management, and acute cardiopulmonary care looking to earn $2,274/week on days in Northern New York, this assignment is built for you!

💰 PRE-CALCULATED PAY PACKAGE (36-Hour Week)

• Weekly Gross: $2,274.00
• Weekly Tax-Free Stipend: $1,266.00
• Hourly W2 Regular Rate: $28.00/hr (36 regular hours)
• Hourly W2 Overtime Rate: $42.00/hr
• (Travelers only; local radius rules strictly enforced).

📅 SHIFT & POSITION DETAILS

• Schedule: Day shifts, 3x12-Hours (07:00 – 19:00 / 7:00 AM – 7:00 PM).
• Guaranteed Hours: 36 regular hours guaranteed weekly.
• Assignment Duration: 13 Weeks.
• Block Scheduling: Block schedules are not offered.
• On-Call Requirements: Standby on-call is required on Friday nights from 01:00 AM to 07:00 AM (1:00 AM – 7:00 AM).
• Department Setting & Scope: Inpatient Acute Care & Emergency Cardiopulmonary Services; covers respiratory interventions across all patient ages (neonates, infants, pediatrics, adolescents, adults, geriatrics).
• Equipment & Ventilators:
  • Required Ventilators: Maquet Servo-I, Pulmonetic LTV 1200.
  • Non-Invasive Modalities: Philips V60 BiPAP, Respironics BiPAP Vision, and Teleflex High Flow Nasal Cannulas.
• Clinical Scope & Specialty Care:
  • Emergency airway management and stabilization of intubated patients in the Emergency Department prior to transport/transfer to regional tertiary centers.
  • Advanced non-invasive positive pressure ventilation (BiPAP/CPAP) and high-flow nasal oxygen therapy titration.
  • Diagnostic testing: radial arterial punctures, arterial line sampling, ABG analysis, and rapid clinical interpretation.
  • Mechanical ventilator surveillance, parameter titration, circuit changes, troubleshooting high/low pressure alarms, and weaning trials.
  • Airway care and maintenance: oral/nasal airway placement, deep suctioning, tracheostomy tube management/care, and planned extubations.
  • Comprehensive aerosolized medication administration: hand-held nebulizers, T-piece setups, tracheostomy collars, MDIs, and aerated delivery (Albuterol, Atrovent, Pulmicort, Racemic Epinephrine, Xopenex, Tobramycin).
  • Chest physiotherapy, bronchial hygiene, and sputum specimen collection.
• EMR System: Epic electronic health record.

🚨 REQUISITE QUALIFICATIONS FOR SUBMISSION

• Experience Requirement: Minimum 1 full year of dedicated acute care hospital respiratory care experience (community hospital background required; first-time travel therapists accepted).
• Licensure (Strict Hard Stop): Active New York State Respiratory Therapist License strictly in hand at submittal (with active verification; pending licenses cannot be submitted).
• Certifications Required at Submittal (Must all be active and attached):
  • NBRC Credential — Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) or Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT).
  • Basic Life Support (BLS) — American Heart Association (AHA) only.
  • Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) — AHA only.
• Preferred Certifications: Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP).
• EMR Competency: Hands-on Epic EHR experience is a hard requirement.

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