Respiratory Therapist
New Brunswick, NJ
American Traveler
3x12 hrs, Nights

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Sep 28, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is seeking a Respiratory Therapist (RRT) for a night shift hospital position requiring NBRC certification and treating both adult and pediatric patients.

Details

• Hospital-based Respiratory Therapy/Neuro Diagnostics unit
• Adult and pediatric patient populations
• Night shift, 3x12 hours (7:00 PM-7:30 AM)
• Every other weekend (Friday/Saturday) required
• Floats between PICU, Emergency Department, and Adult Critical Care, with potential for additional units based on skill set and hospital needs
• EPIC charting system used

Requirements

• Active RRT certification required
• BLS required
• NBRC certification required
• Active New Jersey license required, if applicable
• ACLS, PALS, and NRP preferred (may be obtained onsite)
• Minimum 1.5 years of experience required
• PICU/NICU experience highly preferred
• Proficient in blood gas collection, ventilator initiation and management, BiPAP and high-flow therapy initiation and management, chest physiotherapy, and code response
• Experience with Servo-I, Servo-U, and V60 BiPAP equipment preferred
• Skilled in airway management including intubation assist, extubation, and tracheostomy care
• Experience with oxygen therapy delivery methods including bag and mask, ET tube, high flow nasal cannula, and trach collar
• Ventilator management skills including weaning from mechanical ventilation and troubleshooting alarms

Additional Information

• Responsibilities include in-house patient transport, medication administration, and code response
• Works across critical care and emergency settings as part of a multidisciplinary team
• First-time travelers accepted
• Local candidates accepted at the same pay rate
• Former employees of the health system must have been separated for at least one year before returning as a traveler
• Time off requests must be submitted and approved prior to offer