RRT - NICU
New Brunswick, NJ
GHR Healthcare - Allied Health & Therapy
3x12 hrs

Travel Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) – Level IV NICU, New Brunswick, New Jersey

Join a Level IV NICU travel respiratory therapist job in New Brunswick, NJ, supporting critically ill newborns in a respected teaching-hospital setting. This Registered Respiratory Therapist opportunity is ideal for an experienced clinician seeking advanced neonatal respiratory care, collaborative team care, and meaningful impact.

Job Details

• Employment Type: Travel Respiratory Therapist
• Setting: Level IV NICU / Hospital
• Location: New Brunswick, NJ 08901
• Contract Length: 13 weeks
• Weekly Hours: 36
• Shift Duration: 12-hour shifts
• Shifts Per Week: 3
• Shift Schedule: Day shift, approximately 7:00 AM - 7:00 PM
• Weekend Requirement: Every other weekend
• Start Date: 10/6/2026
• Estimated Weekly Pay: $2,030 - $2,190
• On Call: No
• Floating: May be required within skill set

Job Requirements

• Minimum 2 years of recent acute care respiratory therapy experience
• Level III NICU experience accepted; Level IV NICU experience preferred
• Active New Jersey Respiratory Care License required at time of submission
• Required certifications: BLS, NRP, PALS, and RRT
• Experience with high-frequency jet ventilation (HFJV), high-frequency oscillator ventilation (HFOV), and nitric oxide (iNO) required
• Previous experience with neonatal transport and high-risk deliveries strongly preferred
• Ability to work the scheduled shift and every other weekend
• First-time travelers welcome
• References from managers or supervisors within the last year required
• COVID-19 vaccination required with booster, unless eligible for approved exemption

Responsibilities

• Provide advanced respiratory care for critically ill neonates in a Level IV NICU
• Manage ventilator strategies including HFJV, HFOV, CPAP, BiPAP, IMV/SIMV, and pressure/volume ventilation
• Assist with intubations, extubations, and high-risk deliveries
• Support neonatal transport and interdepartmental patient transport as needed
• Collect and interpret capillary and umbilical blood gases, including ABG analysis
• Provide aerosol therapy, pulmonary hygiene, suctioning, and airway management
• Troubleshoot alarms and respond quickly to respiratory changes
• Care for infants with RDS, BPD, RSV, TTN, pneumonia, aspiration, and other complex respiratory conditions
• Collaborate with the interdisciplinary care team to deliver safe, high-quality neonatal care

Why Consider This New Jersey Respiratory Therapy Job?

• Travel healthcare opportunity in a high-acuity neonatal environment
• Work in a respected teaching hospital in central New Jersey
• Competitive weekly pay for experienced NICU respiratory therapists
• Great fit for clinicians seeking New Jersey healthcare jobs and travel RRT jobs

New Brunswick offers the energy of a vibrant central New Jersey city with convenient access to dining, culture, and commuter routes, making it an excellent place for your next travel respiratory therapist assignment.

Apply now to join this exceptional NICU respiratory therapy opportunity in New Brunswick, New Jersey.

Benefits

401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision

Equal Opportunity

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.