Job Description

Overview
Respiratory Therapist – General, travel assignment in Newark, NY. Start date: October 27, 2026. Duration: 13 weeks. Shift: 3x12-hour day shifts. Weekly pay: $2,044 to $2,187 per week. No guaranteed hours. Setting involves a 120-bed health system with long-term care elements and a float requirement between long-term care and acute care units. This role emphasizes ventilator-focused respiratory care, ABG sampling, and collaboration with a multidisciplinary team.

Key Highlights
- Weekly pay: $2,044–$2,187 per week
- Contract duration: 13 weeks
- Shift: 3x12-hour day shifts
- Start date: October 27, 2026
- Floating: Required between LTC and acute care as needed
- Orientation: 36 hours
- Weekend coverage: 6 weekend shifts per 13-week contract
- EPIC charting: hard requirement

Responsibilities
- Manage ventilator support and weaning for patients, including ABG sampling and respiratory assessments
- Provide tracheostomy care and ventilation management; perform pulmonary hygiene and suctioning (oral/nasal/ETT) as needed
- Administer prescribed respiratory medications; monitor patient status and respond to deterioration
- Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams (IV, PT, Radiology, Pharmacy, Social Services, Rapid Response, Transport, Unit Secretary) to coordinate care
- Float between long-term care and acute care units as required and adapt to changing patient needs
- Operate on-capability devices (e.g., Hamilton Vent, Servo-U, NKV330, V60) and document findings in EPIC

Requirements
- Current NY state license in hand to submit
- Certifications: BLS; RRT credential
- Minimum clinical experience: 1 year
- Core skills: Ventilator management and weaning; ABG sampling; pulmonary hygiene; suctioning; patient assessment
- EPIC charting experience is mandatory
- Ability to work in a 120-bed setting and float between LTC and acute care units
- Geographic: Candidates within 75 miles of the work location will not be considered
- Return-to-work policy: Cannot submit candidates with more than 10 days of time off (RTO)
- Orientation: 36 hours prior to start

Benefits and Support
- Orientation: 36 hours
- On-site interdisciplinary support including IV team, PT, Radiology, Pharmacy, Social Services, Rapid Response, Transport, and Unit Secretary
- 13-week assignment with structured weekend coverage
- Dedicated support throughout the assignment from the recruiting team

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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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We specialize in placing clinicians in travel nursing jobs , allied health travel assignments , and local contract opportunities in hospitals, long-term care facilities, and outpatient settings. Whether you are an experienced traveler or taking your first assignment, Healthforce provides the support and opportunities you need to succeed.

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Job Tags

Weekly pay, Daily paid, Ongoing contract, Contract work, Temporary work, Local area, Flexible hours, Shift work, Weekend work, Day shift

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