Travel Respiratory Therapist

ARMStaffing is seeking a travel Respiratory Therapist for a travel job in Albany, New York.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Respiratory Therapist
• Discipline: Allied Health Professional
• Start Date: 06/01/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, nights
• Employment Type: Travel

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Job Description\n

As a Respiratory Therapist (RT), you will assess, treat, and care for patients of all ages who suffer from pulmonary (breathing) disorders. Your role will involve analyzing and performing diagnostic testing, conducting relevant exams, and setting up and utilizing cardiopulmonary equipment to assist or monitor patients' breathing.

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• Gather data to accurately assess a patient's current health status.
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• Assess the patient according to their physical or age-related needs.
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• Observe, record, and report symptoms, reactions, and progress of patients.
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• Administer and record prescribed medications, treatments, and diagnostic procedures.
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• Responsible for airway management including performing endotracheal intubations and extubations, pulmonary hygiene, and tracheostomy care, as well as emergency life support procedures.
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• Provide extensive health education to patients and the general population through community services.
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\n\nSchedule\n

This is a three 12-hour night shifts position (7 PM - 7:30 AM) each week, with requirements for three 12-hour holiday shifts per season and every other weekend.

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• Associates Degree (or higher) in Respiratory Therapy or Respiratory Care.
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• Active NBRC credential and active New York State Respiratory Therapist license.
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• 3+ years of experience as a Respiratory Therapist in an acute care hospital setting, including Emergency Department (ED) and adult critical care required.
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• 1+ year experience working in a Level 3 Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) preferred.
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\n\nWhy ARMStaffing?\n

At ARMStaffing, we take care of our employees! We offer:

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• Health Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, and more
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• Onboarding Made Easy: We handle physicals, titers, and more so you can focus on care
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• Clinical Support: In-house clinical team available to assist and advocate
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• 401k Retirement Plan: Eligible after waiting period; 4% match with 5% contribution
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• Recruiter Matching: Get paired with a recruiter based on your location and specialty
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• Extras: Travel reimbursement, housing allowance, meals, referral bonuses, and more
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We're not the only ones who think ARMStaffing should be your first choice. Here’s why:

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• SIA’s Top-50 Fastest Growing Healthcare Staffing Firms – 2019
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• SIA’s Largest Healthcare Staffing Agencies in the U.S. – 2023
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• Top Workplace in the Lehigh Valley – 2022, 2023
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• Perfect scores for 'Name, Not a Number' and 'Recruiters' Personalities' on Highway Hypodermics
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• We've earned The Joint Commission’s Gold Seal of Approval for healthcare staffing 15 years strong and counting!
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Contract & local rates may vary based on location and applicant residency. Ask your ARMStaffing recruiter for details!

ARMStaffing Job ID #36643341. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36.0 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Respiratory Therapist:Respiratory Therapist,19:00:00-07:00:00

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