NICU Respiratory Therapist
New Brunswick, New Jersey
Saint Peter's University Hospital

Job Opportunity: RRT-NICU (Respiratory / Neuro Diagnostics)

Location: New Brunswick, New Jersey
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks
Shift: Night (7:00 PM - 7:00 AM), 3 shifts per week (36 hours/week)
Schedule: Every Other Weekend (EOW)
On-Call: None

Job Description

• Work in a Level IV NICU setting; Level III NICU experience accepted.
• Must have recent and proficient acute care Level III NICU experience.
• Experience required with oscillators, jet ventilators, and nitric oxide (ECMO experience not required).
• Responsibilities include attending high-risk deliveries and C-sections.
• Travelers with additional jobs must prioritize this contract as their primary work schedule.
• No travel pairs allowed.
• Holiday scheduling requires working one evening and one day shift during Christmas and New Year’s Eve if those holidays fall within the contract.
• Requests for Return to Origin (RTO) must be approved by the facility.

Required Qualifications

• Valid Respiratory Therapist license in New Jersey
• Minimum 2 years of Respiratory Therapist experience, including Pediatric Respiratory Therapist experience
• Respiratory Therapist experience within the last year
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification
• Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certification
• Experience in an acute care setting
• Experience with nitric oxide

Compliance and Documentation Requirements

• Criminal background check covering all locations lived/worked in the past 7 years, including aliases and jurisdictions. International background checks required if applicable.
• Background checks, SAM, and OIG searches must be completed within 30 days of assignment start.
• Physical exam or fit-to-work statement from a physician required (no annual update needed).
• Immunizations and health screenings required:

  • Tdap vaccine
  • Negative TB test (PPD, QGold, or T-spot within 3 months) or chest X-ray if indicated
  • MMR (2 vaccines or positive titer for measles, mumps, rubella)
  • Varicella (2 vaccines or positive titer)
  • Hepatitis B (titer, series, or declination)
  • Hepatitis C (negative or non-reactive titer)
  • Seasonal flu vaccination or approved medical/religious exemption (annual requirement)
• Negative 10-panel drug screen within one year of start; marijuana testing not required. On-site drug screen at assignment start.
• Three professional references required, including at least one supervisor-level reference.
• Employment application must demonstrate a minimum of 2 years acute care experience.
• Work history verification required for at least 1 year prior to start date with no gaps over 30 days (New Jersey candidates).
• Skills checklist required.

Orientation and Training

• Mandatory hospital orientation and completion of assigned online modules (~8 hours) prior to start.
• Additional 8-12 hours of McKesson training during orientation.
• Candidates must complete all compliance modules by document deadline or risk cancellation.
• Photo for badge required: shoulders-up photo with plain solid background (not a driver’s license or another photo).

Testing and Competency Exams

• Medication/Pharmacology competency exam required (internal standard).
• Dysrhythmia/EKG competency exam required for all RRTs (2 attempts allowed).
• IV Therapy certification required if previously worked in New Jersey hospitals; proof must be provided or candidate must complete facility IV modules and pass related exams.
• Pass/fail medication exam required 30 minutes before orientation start; failure results in cancellation.

Additional Notes

• First-time travelers are accepted for this assignment.
• Scrub color: Ceil Blue.
• No on-call duties.
• Must be able to work every other weekend as scheduled.

This position is ideal for experienced respiratory therapists with NICU expertise seeking a travel contract in New Jersey with a focus on acute neonatal care in a high-acuity environment.