Travel Respiratory Therapist Registered Respiratory Therapist Job
Healthforce, Rochester, NY, United States
Overview
Travel Respiratory Therapist (Registered Respiratory Therapist) in Rochester, New York. Begin on 05/18/2026 for a 13-week travel assignment in a hospital setting. Weekly pay range is $1,998–$2,074 with no guaranteed hours. Shift is 3x12-hour nights. The role spans adult critical care and emergency department coverage with unit rotation (acute care and LTAC) and includes a 36-hour orientation and pre-approved time off of one shift.
Key Highlights
Weekly pay: $1,998–$2,074 per week
Contract duration: 13 weeks
Shift: 3x12 nights
Start date: 05/18/2026
Orientation: 36 hours
Floating and weekend expectations: rotation between acute care and LTAC; every other weekend (minimum 6 weekends per contract)
Responsibilities
Deliver respiratory care to adult patients across acute care and LTAC settings, adhering to physician orders and clinical guidelines
Manage ventilator therapies, including BiPAP/CPAP, high‑flow nasal cannula, weaning, and high‑pressure alarm troubleshooting
Perform ABG sampling, airway management support (intubation assist, extubation, suctioning), and airway clearance techniques
Conduct pulmonary hygiene procedures (nebulizers, bag-mask ventilation, sputum collection, pulmonary hygiene) and assist with airway placement as needed
Assess patient status, document findings, and participate in interdisciplinary rounds with RTs, PT, phlebotomy, radiology, pharmacy, and other team members
Document care in Epic accurately and consistently; maintain patient safety and quality of care throughout the shift
Requirements
NY state license in hand to submit
Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) certification
BLS certification
Epic charting experience requiredMinimum 1 year of clinical respiratory care experience
Ability to work in Adult Critical Care and Emergency Department settings; comfortable floating between acute care and LTAC units
Location restrictions
This posting requires candidates located outside a defined local radius; no local candidates within the specified miles are accepted. Confirmed during the hiring process.
Benefits and Support
24/7 recruiter and travel support
36-hour orientation prior to start
Pre-approved time off: 1 shift
Dedicated support throughout the assignment
Potential extension opportunities
Please note: Pay rates and guaranteed hours are estimates and may vary. Final compensation packages and confirmed hours will be discussed during the hiring process.
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Travel Respiratory Therapist (Registered Respiratory Therapist) in Rochester, New York. Begin on 05/18/2026 for a 13-week travel assignment in a hospital setting. Weekly pay range is $1,998–$2,074 with no guaranteed hours. Shift is 3x12-hour nights. The role spans adult critical care and emergency department coverage with unit rotation (acute care and LTAC) and includes a 36-hour orientation and pre-approved time off of one shift.
Key Highlights
Weekly pay: $1,998–$2,074 per week
Contract duration: 13 weeks
Shift: 3x12 nights
Start date: 05/18/2026
Orientation: 36 hours
Floating and weekend expectations: rotation between acute care and LTAC; every other weekend (minimum 6 weekends per contract)
Responsibilities
Deliver respiratory care to adult patients across acute care and LTAC settings, adhering to physician orders and clinical guidelines
Manage ventilator therapies, including BiPAP/CPAP, high‑flow nasal cannula, weaning, and high‑pressure alarm troubleshooting
Perform ABG sampling, airway management support (intubation assist, extubation, suctioning), and airway clearance techniques
Conduct pulmonary hygiene procedures (nebulizers, bag-mask ventilation, sputum collection, pulmonary hygiene) and assist with airway placement as needed
Assess patient status, document findings, and participate in interdisciplinary rounds with RTs, PT, phlebotomy, radiology, pharmacy, and other team members
Document care in Epic accurately and consistently; maintain patient safety and quality of care throughout the shift
Requirements
NY state license in hand to submit
Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) certification
BLS certification
Epic charting experience requiredMinimum 1 year of clinical respiratory care experience
Ability to work in Adult Critical Care and Emergency Department settings; comfortable floating between acute care and LTAC units
Location restrictions
This posting requires candidates located outside a defined local radius; no local candidates within the specified miles are accepted. Confirmed during the hiring process.
Benefits and Support
24/7 recruiter and travel support
36-hour orientation prior to start
Pre-approved time off: 1 shift
Dedicated support throughout the assignment
Potential extension opportunities
Please note: Pay rates and guaranteed hours are estimates and may vary. Final compensation packages and confirmed hours will be discussed during the hiring process.
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