Local Contract

Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT)
Hackensack, NJ
Equiliem
3x12 hrs, Evenings, Nights

$50-55/hour

Posted Today

Overview

Start DateASAP
Shift Breakdown3x12 hrs
ShiftEvenings, Nights
Duration25 weeks

Pay

Estimated pay

$50-55/hour

Description

Job Description

Specialty: Registered Respiratory Therapist
Discipline: Allied
Start Date: ASAP
End Date: 01/31/2027
Shift: 6:45pm- 7:15am 3 x 12's
- Every other weekend required, holidays required
Employment Type: Local Contract (No Stipends)

Requirements

NJ State License
ACLS
BLS
PALS
NBRC
1+ years of ICU experience
Must be willing to float around ICU areas

Job Summary: The Registered Respiratory Therapist under the supervision of the Director of Respiratory Services, Technical Supervisor, Shift Supervisors, provides and administers all aspects of Respiratory Care Therapy and supportive equipment as stated in the Department Policy and Procedure Manual. Essential Generic Job Functions (List in order of importance): -Providing respiratory therapy under medical direction, in the education, treatment, management, & diagnostic evaluation and care of patients in the hospital with deficiencies of the cardiopulmonary system. -Performing Intubation assistance as well as Ventilator set-up & management. -Gathering all information necessary to properly evaluate the patient’s needs, including patient specific disease education as well as testing and consultations with other health care professionals, as appropriate. -Developing a rapport and mutual respect with the patient/caregiver, as well as team members, to foster an optimum environment in support of goal achievement. -Provides and documents education to patients/caregivers based upon identified needs in an understandable manner. -Other duties and/or projects as assigned. -Adheres to HMH Organizational competencies and standards of behavior. -Lifts a minimum of 5 lbs., pushes and pulls a minimum of 5 lbs. and stands a minimum of 1 hour a day.

Employer

Equiliem

Response timewithin a day

Staff jobs$40–75/hour

Local contracts$40–75/hour

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About Hackensack, NJ

As a travel nurse in Hackensack, NJ here's what you should know:

Cost of Living

The cost of living in Hackensack, NJ is higher than the national average, particularly in terms of housing and transportation.
However, wages generally match up with the higher cost of living.

Weather

The average high in summer is around 85°F, and the average low in winter is around 25°F.

Furnished Housing

There are options for short-term rentals in Hackensack, NJ, and they are relatively easy to find, especially through online platforms and local real estate agencies.

Transportation

Hackensack is car-friendly, but it also has public transportation options, including buses and trains for easy access to nearby cities.

Demographics

Hackensack has a diverse population with a wide age range.
Common health issues may include respiratory conditions due to air pollution.
There is a notable population of travel nurses in the area.

Things to Do

Hackensack offers a variety of restaurants with diverse cuisines, as well as opportunities to explore art and music.
Sports enthusiasts can enjoy local recreational activities, and there are outdoor spaces for leisure and relaxation.

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