Respiratory Therapist (RRT) – PICU/ED/Adult ICU Float
New Brunswick, NJ
Access Healthcare
3x12 hrs, Nights

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

Location: New Brunswick, New Jersey
Contract Length: 13 weeks
Shift: Night shift, 3 shifts per week, 12 hours each (7:00 PM - 7:30 AM)
Hours per Week: 36 hours

Job Description

• Provide respiratory care including blood gas analysis, ventilator/BiPAP/high flow initiation and management, code response, in-house transport, medication administration, and chest physiotherapy.
• Float between Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU), Emergency Department (ED), and Adult Critical Care units; additional float units possible based on skill set and hospital needs.
• Patient population includes both adult and pediatric patients.
• Equipment experience preferred: Servo I ventilators and V60 BiPAP devices.
• Charting system used: EPIC.
• Weekend requirement: Every other weekend (Friday/Saturday).

Required Qualifications

• Valid Respiratory Care Practitioner license in New Jersey
• Minimum 1.5 years of experience as a Respiratory Care Practitioner
• Respiratory Care Practitioner experience within the last year
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification

Compliance and Documentation Requirements

• Background Checks:

  • Criminal background check within 30 days of start.
  • Must include all aliases and locations lived/worked in the past 7 years.
  • Instant searches accepted only as placeholders for pending county/state searches.
  • Candidates cannot start with open cases.
  • Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) hits do not require facility review for this location.
  • EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks required within 30 days of start and for every contract renewal.

• Health and Immunization:

  • Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 3 months of start; additional requirements if history of positive TB.
  • Physical exam within the last 12 months confirming clearance to perform job duties and free of communicable disease.
  • Required immunizations or proof of immunity: Measles (Rubeola), Mumps, Rubella, Varicella, Hepatitis B, Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap.
  • Annual influenza vaccination or approved medical/religious exemption required.
  • Drug screen (10-panel urine) within 30 days of start.
  • Fit testing for respirators (N-95) required onsite prior to start; must be clean-shaven unless approved accommodation.
  • Latex allergy screening questionnaire if job tasks require glove use.

• Competency Exams:

  • Medication/Pharmacology competency exam required within 72 hours of signing contract.
  • Dysrhythmia/EKG competency exam required within 72 hours of signing.
  • IV Therapy/Infusion exam required within 72 hours of signing.
  • Pass/fail testing for EKG and medication knowledge required; candidates have 3 attempts to pass.

• Additional Clearances:

  • Respiratory Medical Clearance via RespSafety required prior to start; must be updated annually.
  • Floating policy acknowledgment required for every new assignment or site transfer.
  • Annual education sign-off and safety manual acknowledgment required prior to start and annually thereafter.

References and Work History

• Two professional references within the last 2 years required; at least one must be managerial.
• Employment application or resume with 7 years of work history required.
• Work history verification required for all New Jersey candidates, covering at least 1 year prior to start date with no gaps over 30 days.

Additional Notes

• All time off requests must be submitted and approved before offer.
• Candidates must bring all required documentation to orientation.
• On-site fit testing is mandatory and must be completed on the first day.
• Candidates switching between sites within 30 days may have some documentation accepted from previous assignments.

This position offers a dynamic environment with diverse patient populations and requires flexibility to float across critical care units. It is suitable for respiratory therapists with at least 1.5 years of experience seeking a travel contract opportunity in New Jersey.