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Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) Travel Jobs – Hospital Contract in Dunkirk, New York

Join a hospital-based respiratory therapy team as a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) in Dunkirk, New York. This full-time travel respiratory therapist job offers a 13-week hospital contract providing essential pulmonary and respiratory care through oxygen therapy, chest physiotherapy, and mechanical ventilation. Dunkirk is a welcoming lakeside community along Lake Erie, with scenic waterfront views, outdoor recreation, and convenient access to the greater Buffalo area.

Registered Respiratory Therapist Job Details

• Location: Dunkirk, New York
• Setting: Hospital respiratory therapy department
• Weekly Estimated Pay: $1,930–$2,080
• Schedule: Full-time, 12-hour day shifts
• Hours: 36 hours per week
• Shift Time: 7:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m.
• Start Date: October 12, 2026
• Contract Duration: 13 weeks, through January 11, 2027
• Position Type: Travel respiratory therapy assignment

RRT Job Requirements

• Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credential
• At least 1 year of experience as a respiratory therapist in a hospital setting
• Current New York State respiratory therapy license
• Current ACLS, PALS, and NRP certifications
• Ability to work on-site, full-time, 12-hour day shifts
• Strong patient assessment, clinical judgment, communication, and collaboration skills

Respiratory Therapist Responsibilities

• Assess, diagnose, and treat patients experiencing respiratory and pulmonary conditions
• Administer oxygen therapy and other prescribed respiratory treatments
• Provide chest physiotherapy and support airway clearance interventions
• Manage and monitor patients receiving mechanical ventilation
• Evaluate patient responses to treatment and adjust respiratory care in collaboration with the clinical team
• Document respiratory assessments, interventions, and patient progress accurately
• Respond to changes in patient condition and participate in emergency respiratory care

Apply now to join this hospital respiratory therapy team and advance your career with a Registered Respiratory Therapist travel contract in Dunkirk, New York.

Benefits

401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision

Equal Opportunity

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity across our organization. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.