Job Description

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

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Respiratory Therapist
• Discipline: Allied Health Professional
• Start Date: 11/03/2025
• Duration: 16 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, nights
• Employment Type: Travel

**Job Description: Respiratory Therapist**

We are seeking a skilled and dedicated Respiratory Therapist to join our dynamic healthcare team. This position offers an exciting opportunity to work in a fast-paced environment, providing care to a diverse patient population, including neonates to adults.

**Position Details:**
- **Shift:** 12-Hour Night Shifts (6:30 PM - 7:00 AM)
- **Rotation Schedule:** Yes, with variation based on department needs
- **Weekend Requirements:** Every other weekend
- **Holiday Requirements:** Must work 2 out of 3 major holidays (Thanksgiving, Christmas/Christmas Eve, and New Year’s Day/Eve)

**Responsibilities Include:**
- Administer respiratory therapy treatments and medications to patients of all ages
- Operate advanced respiratory support equipment, including Puritan Bennett 980 & 840, LTV1200, and more
- Collaborate with medical staff to develop and implement patient care plans
- Monitor patients' responses to treatments and adjust care as needed
- Provide education and support to patients and their families regarding respiratory care
- Float to other units as needed, including nursery and emergency department

**Qualifications:**
- Minimum of 2-3 years of clinical experience as a Respiratory Therapist
- Certification in BLS, ACLS, and NRP required
- Experience working with neonatal and pediatric populations is preferred
- Proficiency in EPIC documentation system within the last 2 years is mandatory
- Valid New York State Respiratory Therapist license or proof of application required upon submission
- Must demonstrate flexibility with schedule and be willing to work additional shifts as required

**Dress Code:**
- Scrubs: Black or Ceil Blue
- Shoes: Closed, non-skid
- Jewelry: Minimal and in adherence to hospital dress code
- Hair/Beard: Must be groomed; no beards for N95 mask readiness
- Nail Polish: Must comply with hospital dress code policy

**Additional Information:**
- Reliable transportation is required, as public transportation is not accessible in this area. Personal vehicles or rented vehicles are strongly recommended, especially equipped with all-season or snow tires from November to April.
- Employment gaps over 90 days must be explained.

**At ARMStaffing we take care of our nurses! We offer:**

- **Health Benefits:** Day-1 access to extensive benefits including Medical, Vision, Dental, Life, and more.
- **Onboarding Made Easy:** We coordinate your onboarding essentials—like physicals and titers—so you can focus on patient care while we handle the details.
- **Clinical Support:** Our in-house clinical team is here to answer questions, troubleshoot challenges, and advocate for you—every step of the way.
- **401k Retirement Savings Plan:** After a qualifying waiting period, employees are eligible for 401k. Employees that contribute at least 5% will receive a 4% company match.
- **Recruiter Matching:** When you apply with ARMStaffing, you will be matched with a specialized recruiter based on your preferred location and specialty.

Honestly, there's so much more... like Travel Reimbursement, Housing Allowance, Meals & Incidentals, Referral Bonuses, Completion Bonuses; it goes on.

We're not the only ones who think ARMStaffing should be your first choice, here's why:
- SIA's Top-50 Fastest Growing Healthcare Staffing Firms — 2019
- SIA's Largest Healthcare Staffing Agencies in the U.S. — 2023
- Celebrated as a Top Workplace in the Lehigh Valley — 2022, 2023
- Perfect scores for 'Name, Not a Number' and 'Recruiters' Personalities' on Highway Hypodermics
- Joint Commission's Gold Seal of Approval for Health Care Staffing Services Certification

Contract & local rates may vary based on location and residency of the applicant. For more details, please ask an ARMStaffing recruiter about your options!

ARMStaffing Job ID #33858233. 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

About ARMStaffing

Allied Resources Medical Staffing (ARMStaffing) places the most qualified medical professionals in the industry, including: local and travel contract, temp-to-perm, per diem, and direct-hire personnel. 

As a leader in medical staffing, we cover every segment of the healthcare market and take pride in our ability to exceed our clients' expectations. We accomplish this through our total dedication to our clients and field associates, our over 15 years of experience, a strong and diverse poor of medical professionals, and the high level of loyalty of our internal staff.

We also make it a point to develop and maintain close relationships with staffing and office managers to ensure clear communication and proper placements based on the client's criteria. This allows us to tailor our services to best suit the staffing needs of our clients, while placing our employees in positions that match their abilities and preferences. 

Our goal is to offer unparalleled service to our valued healthcare clients, regardless of facility size or location, and to maintain a top-notch workforce of qualified, dedicated and medical professionals. 

The Experts in Healthcare Recruiting

• Local and travel contracts


• Temp-to-perm employment


• Direct-hire personnel


• Per Diem


• Staffing for every segment of the healthcare industry including, RNs, LPNs, and CNAs, and Allied Health Professionals


• Long-term contracts, block scheduling and per diem staffing options


• 24-Hour customer service and on-call support 365 days a year


• Full-time, registered nurse on staff to provide screening, background, and reference checks


• Long-term and temporary career options with outstanding employee benefits


• Medical Benefits


• Company-matched 401K

Job Tags

Daily paid, Permanent employment, Full time, Contract work, Temporary work, For contractors, Zero hours contract, Long term contract, Work at office, Local area, Shift work, Night shift, Weekend work,

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