Pays $58-$63/hr — Respiratory Therapist market median is ~$119k (15 jobs) · Top 25% in Respiratory Therapy for work-life (6.0/10, vs 3,656 in this specialty)
RRT - Registered Respiratory Therapist
About the Role
Registered Respiratory Therapist contract role in New York, NY. Hourly rate $58-$63, weekly pay. New graduates welcome.
Join Empro Staffing as a Registered Respiratory Therapist – $58-63/hr in New York, New York.
Benefits & Compensation
- Pay rate: $58 - $63/hr.
Work Schedule
- Contract position.
- No weekends required.
This position offers weekends off. Work with Empro Staffing in New York, New York.
Key Responsibilities
The Registered Respiratory Therapist will perform patient assessments, develop individualized care plans, and administer respiratory treatments using specialized equipment. They will also collaborate with physicians and interdisciplinary teams to optimize patient outcomes and educate families on treatment plans.
Requirements
Candidates must hold a current and valid state license as a Registered Respiratory Therapist and certification from the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC). While previous healthcare experience is preferred, the role is open to new graduates with strong clinical skills.
Qualifications
- Education
- Professional certificate or licensure
Key Skills
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates RRT - Registered Respiratory Therapist at Empro Staffing a 6.0 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 25% in Respiratory Therapy — ranked against 3,656 active Respiratory Therapy listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no weekend requirements.
This score reflects a generally positive work environment with some areas for improvement. Clinicians should evaluate scheduling and workload expectations carefully.
Respiratory Therapy — healthcare professional Career Context
In New York, Respiratory Therapy listings on WeekdayDoc pay a median of ~$107k across 122 listings, vs ~$85k nationally (3,871 listings).
Respiratory Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is up 1.6% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).
New York's cost-of-living index is 139.0 (US average = 100), so the posted ~$126k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $91k in an average-cost state — New York ranks #1 of 50 for clinician purchasing power. 64.6% of New York clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
Position Insights
AI ANALYSISThis role scores 6.0/10 on work-life balance for Respiratory Therapist roles.
Career trajectory: This position offers advancement within 2-3 years. The compensation analysis shows this employer pays...
Benefits analysis: Compared to 15 similar roles, this listing's benefits package ranks...
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