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GHR Healthcare lists this Hospital | Registered Respiratory Therapist | 13-Week Travel RRT Contract – Dunkirk, NY opportunity in city of dunkirk, New York. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.

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Hospital | Registered Respiratory Therapist | 13-Week Travel RRT Contract – Dunkirk, NY

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

Setting: Hospital respiratory therapy department

Weekly Estimated Pay: $1,930–$2,080

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

401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision

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.

GHR Healthcare is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. Employment decisions are based on qualifications, merit, and business need without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic.

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