
Travel Respiratory Therapist Registered Respiratory Therapist Job
- Agency
- TLC Nursing & Allied
- Location
- Rochester, NY
- Job type
- Full-time
- Pay
- $2,168/week
- Profession
- Respiratory Therapist
- Industry
- Nursing & Healthcare
- Posted
- Aug 8, 2026
Pay breakdown
- Hourly
- $60.22
- Weekly
- $2,168
- Yearly (full-time)
- $112,736
This job pays about $60.22/hour — 16% above the median for Respiratory Therapist jobs in New York ($51.83/hour). The total includes tax-free housing and meal stipends, which staff jobs don't pay, so take-home pay is usually higher than the hourly figure suggests.
Estimated from the weekly pay in the listing, 36 hours a week; yearly = 52 weeks. Median wage: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025.
Respiratory Therapist jobs in New York right now
- 28 open Respiratory Therapist jobs in New York from 6 agencies, 5 of them in Rochester.
- Pay in these listings: $46.53 – $70.50/hour, median $58.22/hour.
- Typical Respiratory Therapist pay in New York: $51.83/hour ($107,806/year, BLS).
- Highest median pay: Health Advocates Network ($67.25/hour across 2 jobs).
Job description
Job Overview
TLC Nursing Associates, Inc. is seeking a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) for travel assignments. The RRT will provide respiratory care treatments, manage ventilators, and assess patient conditions in various healthcare settings. This role requires technical expertise, critical thinking, and compassionate patient care.
Responsibilities
- Assess, treat, and monitor patients with respiratory disorders.
- Administer oxygen therapy, nebulizers, and other respiratory treatments.
- Operate and maintain ventilators and life-support equipment.
- Perform arterial blood gas (ABG) analysis and adjust treatments accordingly.
- Educate patients and families on respiratory health and disease management.
- Collaborate with physicians, nurses, and healthcare teams.
- Ensure compliance with safety and infection control protocols.
Qualifications
- Education: Graduate of an accredited Respiratory Therapy program.
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Certification:
- Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credential from the NBRC.
- Current BLS, ACLS, and PALS (as required per facility).
- Experience: Minimum 1-2 years of clinical experience in respiratory care.
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Skills:
- Expertise in mechanical ventilation, oxygen therapy, and airway management.
- Strong critical thinking and problem-solving abilities.
- Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
- Travel Readiness: Willing to relocate temporarily for travel assignments.
Benefits
- Competitive travel pay and stipends.
- Access to advanced respiratory care technology.
- Opportunities for continuing education and professional growth.
- Flexible contracts with potential extensions.
Job Description
Are you a skilled Registered Respiratory Therapist seeking a rewarding travel healthcare assignment in bustling Rochester, New York? TLC Nursing is offering a 13-week opportunity for a Respiratory Therapist (RT) like you to join our dynamic team and make a difference in patient care. In this role, you will utilize your expertise as a Registered Respiratory Therapist to provide top-notch respiratory care to patients in a fast-paced healthcare setting in Rochester, New York. Your responsibilities will include conducting diagnostic tests, administering treatments, monitoring patient progress, and collaborating with the healthcare team to ensure optimal outcomes for patients in need. At TLC Nursing, we understand the unique challenges of travel healthcare assignments, which is why we offer round-the-clock recruiter support, personalized career guidance, assistance with housing arrangements, and support with licensing requirements. Our nurse-founded organization values your dedication and strives to provide a supportive environment where you can thrive professionally. This exciting opportunity comes with a competitive weekly pay of $2168.0, along with a comprehensive benefits package that includes Best in the Industry Pay Packages, a $25,000 Life Insurance Policy effective from day one, medical, dental, and vision insurance available the 1st of the month after hire, paid time off accrued from day one, eligibility for 401(k) after 1 year of employment, Aflac options for employee purchase, a Referral Program with payouts for referring other healthcare professionals, and access to Employee Assistance Program (EAP) services for free, confidential support. If you are ready to take your career to new heights and embark on a fulfilling travel healthcare assignment as a Respiratory Therapist (RT) in Rochester, New York, apply now to join our team at TLC Nursing. Your next adventure awaits!Applying is free. ReferHire lists openings from staffing agencies; when you are hired through our link, the agency may pay us a referral fee. It never reduces your pay. Never pay anyone for a job offer.