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Sunbelt Staffing

RRT Respiratory Therapist Travel Contract Rochester, NY 12-Hour Nights

Pay: $23.44–$45/hr

Posted: 1 week ago

Location: Rochester, NY (Onsite)

Last Updated: 6 days ago

Hours: Full-Time

Expires: 10/11/2026

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What they do

A Respiratory Therapist assists patients who have trouble breathing because of a chronic respiratory illness, trauma, or other conditions. Administers tests to diagnose breathing problems, performs treatments to help patients breathe easier, or sets up breathing equipment such as ventilators. Works closely with physicians and other healthcare workers, and may also assist in providing emergency care to patients suffering from heart attacks, drowning, or shock. Works in hospitals; may also provide care and counseling to patients in their homes.

$81,182 / year median in New York

+16% projected growth

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Job Description

Active Registered Respiratory Tech (RRT) license and 2+ years of in-patient hospital Respiratory Therapy experience required. Applicants who do not meet these qualifications will not be considered. Sunbelt Staffing is hiring an experienced Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) for a travel assignment in Rochester, NY . This role supports both acute care and LTC settings with a strong focus on critical respiratory management.

Schedule:

12-hour nights Willing to rotate between acute & LTC care

Weekends:

Every other

Call:

Nights if possible - 1 shift every other week

Patient Population:

Adult patients with:

CHF COPD

Pneumonia Respiratory failure Respiratory infections

Key Responsibilities:

ABG sampling and interpretation support Ventilator management and troubleshooting Patient assessment and pulmonary hygiene Airway management and suctioning Extubation/intubation assist

Equipment Used:

Hamilton Vent Servo-U Vent NKV330 (NIV device) AirVo2 DreamStation systems V30 ventilators

Skills & Procedures:

Mechanical ventilation management (BiPAP/CPAP) HFNC, trach collar, T-piece oxygen delivery Airway support (ET tube, trach care, oral/nasal airways) Sputum specimen collection High-pressure alarm troubleshooting Weaning from ventilation

Requirements:

Active NYS Respiratory Therapist License Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credential required BLS required Adult Critical Care experience required ED experience required

Why This Role:

High-acuity respiratory assignment Mix of acute care + long-term care exposure Advanced ventilator systems and critical cases Strong travel opportunity with extension potential

Apply Now:

Call/Text:

813-471-0165

Email:

carol.sitzmann@sunbeltstaffing.com Quick interview + fast start—experienced RRTs only. Compensation for this position ranges from $23.44 to $45.00. Eligible candidates may also receive healthcare benefits, housing, and meals/incidentals. Full details of our healthcare benefits plan can be found here. This posting is open for 60 days after the posting date. #p34

Benefits

Dental Insurance