Respiratory Therapist – Adult & Pediatric Critical Care
New Brunswick, NJ
Access Healthcare
3x12 hrs, Nights

Job Opportunity: Respiratory Therapist (RRT) - Travel/Contract

Location: New Brunswick, New Jersey
Contract Length: 13 weeks
Employment Type: Travel/Contract

Job Summary

• 13-week travel contract
• Work every other weekend (Friday/Saturday)
• Patient mix includes both adult and pediatric populations
• Float between Pediatric ICU, Emergency Department, and Adult Critical Care units
• PICU/NICU experience preferred
• Additional float units may be assigned based on skill set and hospital needs

Required Experience

• Minimum 1.5 years of Respiratory Therapy experience
• PICU/NICU experience preferred but not required
• First-time travelers accepted (prior travel experience NOT required)

Job Duties & Procedures

• Blood gas analysis
• Ventilator, BiPAP, and High Flow initiation and management
• Code response participation
• In-house patient transport
• Medication administration
• Chest physical therapy
• Equipment experience with Servo I & U ventilators and V60 BiPAP

Work Schedule

• Every other weekend (Friday and Saturday)
• Must be available to work 2 out of 3 holidays

Required Licenses & Certifications

• Valid Respiratory Therapist license in New Jersey
• Respiratory Therapist experience within the last year
• Minimum 1.5 years of Respiratory Therapist experience

Documentation & Compliance Requirements

• Employment application or resume with 7 years of work history
• Two professional references within the last 2 years (one managerial)
• Background check within 30 days of start, including criminal and motor vehicle records
• Drug screening within 30 days of start (10-panel urine test)
• Physical exam within the last 12 months, cleared to perform essential job functions and free of communicable disease
• Negative TB test or chest X-ray per facility protocol
• Influenza vaccination or approved medical/religious exemption required annually
• Respiratory medical clearance and mandatory on-site fit testing prior to start (annual update required)
• Completion of required competency exams including medication/pharmacology, dysrhythmia/EKG, IV therapy, and pass/fail testing for EKG and medication
• Color vision testing if job tasks require color discrimination
• Completion of facility-specific floating policy and annual education sign-off
• Additional health documents including immunizations (MMR, Varicella, Hepatitis B, Tdap) as required

Additional Information

• Charting system used: EPIC
• Onsite fit testing mandatory; facial hair must be shaved unless approved accommodation is provided
• Must complete required annual education and competency exams
• Must comply with facility policies including elder abuse education and assaultive behavior management if applicable
• Candidates must bring all required documentation on the first day of orientation

Summary

This is a 13-week travel Respiratory Therapist (RRT) position in New Brunswick, NJ, requiring at least 1.5 years of experience. The role involves working with both adult and pediatric patients across critical care units, including PICU and NICU. Candidates must hold a current NJ RRT license and BLS certification, with advanced certifications preferred. The position requires flexibility to float between units and work every other weekend plus some holidays. Comprehensive compliance with health, background, and competency requirements is mandatory. First-time travel therapists are welcome to apply.