Registered Respiratory Therapist
Rochelle Park, NJ
Jackson HealthPros
3x12 hrs

We’re hiring an experienced Respiratory Therapist for a local hospital in Rochelle Park, NJ where you’ll be responsible for assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating the treatment, care, and needs of patients with breathing disorders.

Minimum Requirements:

• Associate or bachelor’s degree from a Respiratory Therapy or Cardiopulmonary Science program.
• Current New Jersey state Respiratory Therapist license in good standing.
• Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credential required.
• One year experience as an RRT in an acute care hospital setting preferred; experience with mechanical ventilation, arterial blood gas sampling, and ventilator management required.
• BLS and ACLS certifications required.
• Experience with invasive and non-invasive ventilation, tracheostomy care, suctioning, and ventilator set-up and checks.
• Familiarity with oximetry and capnography monitoring, 12-lead EKG acquisition, and basic arrhythmia recognition.
• Ability to perform arterial puncture and interpret results according to facility policy.
• Ability to assist with bronchoscopy, chest tube management, and emergent airway procedures.
• Documentation skills for respiratory care records and electronic charting systems.
• Preferred: prior experience in moderate complexity hospital labs and pulmonary function testing.

Assignment Details

• Facility Type: Hospital.
• Shift Name: Nights.
• Shift Details: Night (3x12).
• Duration: 13 Week assignment.
• Positions Available: 2.

Location Highlights

Rochelle Park, NJ offers convenient access to urban and outdoor amenities within short drives. The borough is approximately 20 miles from midtown Manhattan, providing commuter rail and bus connections for city access and cultural attractions. The area is about 30 minutes from the Palisades Interstate Park and 45 minutes to hiking and waterfront activities along the Hudson River, suitable for an urban-suburban lifestyle. Local attractions include Paramus shopping centers and the nearby Meadowlands sports complex, both within a 15–25 minute drive, offering retail, dining, and entertainment options. Recreational options include Jersey Shore beaches reachable in roughly one hour and multiple county parks within a 20-minute commute, supporting an active, suburban lifestyle.

Apply now and one of our recruiters will reach out with the details to see if this is the right fit for you. Thank you for your time and responsiveness.

EEO Statement

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity and expression, national origin, age, disability or protected veteran status. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all of our associates.