Registered Respiratory Therapist
Passaic, NJ
Host Healthcare
5x8 hrs
Referral Bonus

Registered Respiratory Therapist | Evening | Traveler

Overview

• Location: Passaic, New Jersey
• Specialty: Registered Respiratory Therapist
• Contract length: 13 weeks
• Shifts: Evening (3pm-11pm) and night (11pm-7am), 5 days a week and every other weekend

Required Qualifications

• Certified/Registered Respiratory Therapist with a valid Registered Respiratory Therapist license in New Jersey
• Registered Respiratory Therapist with at least 1 year of experience, including experience within the last year
• BLS certification issued by the American Heart Association or American Red Cross, required for onboarding
• ACLS certification issued by the American Heart Association or American Red Cross, required for onboarding
• DCI/BVP
• Driver's License

Onboarding Requirements

• Health and immunizations: COVID-19 vaccines (2 doses and booster, or completed declination); MMR (2 doses or positive titer); Hepatitis B (3 doses, titer, or declination); influenza vaccine or declination, required November 1, 2026 to March 31, 2027; varicella (vaccination or titer); Tdap; TB test within one year of start; annual physical/health statement stating clear to work, completed within 60 days of start
• Fit testing: Annual respirator fit test, completed before start. Onsite testing is no longer available in some regions.
• Drug screen: Minimum 10-panel test including THC, completed within 60 days of start. California locations require an additional saliva THC test.
• Background and exclusion checks: National criminal background check within one year of start, with earlier completion required in certain states and units; SAM/EPLS exclusion check, with the search date visible
• Training and testing: Core competencies exam (score of 80% or higher); specialty exam (score of 80% or higher), both completable through an online training platform; skills checklist; color blindness test, updated annually; workplace violence prevention training, completable through an online platform or a free CDC resource
• Administrative: Driver's license, state ID, or passport; Form I-9 (agency attestation accepted); signed job description, dated within the year; agency attestation, completed last

Submission Documents

• Current resume reflecting accurate and recent work history, due at offer acceptance
• Two professional references, one from a manager or direct leader/supervisor

Optional Items

• Positive PPD with negative chest X-ray (in place of a standard TB test)
• Badge photo (JPEG, clear headshot on a plain background), if requested
• Certificate of authenticity (not required for per diem needs)
• Notarized name affidavit, if there are name discrepancies between credentials