RRT - NICU
New Brunswick, NJ
American Traveler
3x12 hrs, Days

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Days, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Sep 15, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is seeking a Registered Respiratory Therapist for a Level IV NICU position requiring at least 2 years of recent acute care experience with jet/oscillator ventilation and nitric oxide therapy.

Details

• Work in a 54-bed Level IV NICU at a state-designated Regional Perinatal Center within a teaching hospital
• Night shift, 7p-7a, 3x12-hour shifts
• Every other weekend required, and this contract must be the candidate's primary schedule
• 36-hour contracts only
• May be required to float within skillset
• No on-call requirements

Requirements

• Minimum 2 years of recent, proficient acute care experience
• Level III NICU experience accepted, Level IV NICU preferred
• Active state Respiratory Care license required (license required if applicable)
• Certifications required: BLS, NRP, PALS, RRT
• Experience with Jet/oscillator ventilation and Nitric Oxide (iNO) required
• Experience with high-risk deliveries, neonatal transport, capillary/umbilical blood gases, Bubble CPAP, CPAP/BiPAP, Bivent, IMV/SIMV, pressure/volume ventilation, and intubation assist
• Experience caring for patients with BPD, RDS, RSV, TTN, and near drowning
• Experience with aerosol therapy (mask/trach), MDI, and a range of respiratory medications including Albuterol, Atrovent, and inhaled steroids
• Experience with bag-mask ventilation, ET tube management, HFNC, oxygen tanks, T-piece/trach collar, and ventilator weaning
• Experience caring for patients with ARDS, aspiration, COVID, cystic fibrosis, fresh tracheostomy, and pneumonia
• Experience with chest physiotherapy (manual/vest), ABG collection/interpretation, bronchoscopy, extubation, and airway suctioning
• References from managers or supervisors within the last year required for consideration

Additional Information

• Provide advanced respiratory care including ventilation management, nitric oxide therapy, and high-risk neonatal resuscitation support
• Work as part of the respiratory care team within a Regional Perinatal Center
• Scrub color required: Ceil Blue
• First-time travelers will be considered for this position
• Prior permanent employees of the facility are not eligible
• Travel pairs will not be accepted
• Up to 5 days of RTO may be requested and must be approved by the facility at time of submission
• Candidates residing within 50 miles of the facility will receive a reduced local rate