Travel Registered Respiratory Therapist - $2,425 per week
About the Role
Respiratory Therapist Registered (RRT) position in Johnson City, New York. This role involves delivering critical respiratory therapy services to inpatients, outpatients, staff, and community groups within a healthcare facility. The position requires performing diagnostic and therapeutic procedures, managing ventilator equipment, and ensuring patient safety and compliance with clinical standards.
Job Details
Start Date: 11/09/2026 | Duration: 13 weeks | 36 hours per week | Shift: 12 hours, days | Employment Type: Travel | Schedule: Days; 12-hour shifts; Minimum 36 hours per week.
Responsibilities
- Administers aerosol, CPT/Flutter/PEP Mask, Incentive Spirometry, M.D.I., suctioning, extubation, oxygen therapy
- Management of BiPAP-CPAP therapy, Cough Assist/Vest, High Flow Cannula
- Pulmonary Function Screen, Fit Testing, Pulse Oximetry, EKG procedures
- BLS life support (adult, pediatric, neonatal)
- Mechanical ventilation, arterial puncture, blood gas analysis, quality control, and documentation
- Maintains patient healthcare information systems and medication management systems
- Verifies physician orders and performs departmental duties as assigned
- Assists in departmental in-service programs and participates in external patient transports as needed
Requirements
- Graduation from an accredited School for Respiratory Therapy
- New York State Respiratory Therapy Permit or License
- Registered by the NBRC as a Respiratory Therapist
- BLS (AHA, HSI, or American Red Cross) certification
- ACLS Certification from American Heart Association (AHA)
Preferred Qualifications
- One (1) year experience as a Respiratory Therapist
- Attention to detail, collaboration, communication skills, continuous learning
- Judgment/critical thinking, planning, problem-solving, quality focus
- Reliability, safety and risk management, technical expertise
Benefits
- Private housing or generous housing allowance
- Comprehensive health insurance with prescription coverage
- Dependent health insurance with prescription coverage
- Competitive salaries
- Referral bonuses
- Travel reimbursement
- 401(k) retirement plan
- Direct deposit/free checking
- Unlimited free CE credits
Pay
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.
About Cross Country Allied
You bring the expertise. We bring the support you deserve. At Cross Country, we connect allied professionals with flexible opportunities designed around what matters most — your goals, your growth, and your wellbeing. Whether you specialize in imaging, respiratory, surgical, or lab work, we’re here to champion your success with nationwide roles, hands-on support, and a team that sees you as essential. Because this isn’t just work. It’s your purpose.