Respiratory Therapist – Adult & NICU
Atlantic City, New Jersey
AtlantiCare Regional Medical Center -Atlantic City Campus

Job Opportunity: Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT)

Location

• Atlantic City, New Jersey

Employment Type

• Travel/Contract
• Contract Length: 13 weeks

Work Schedule

• Night shift: 3 shifts per week, 12 hours each (6:00 PM – 6:00 AM)
• Every 3rd weekend required
• No on-call duties

Unit Information

• Respiratory Therapist for Adult and NICU units
• Pediatric experience preferred (rotational work on Pediatric floor, not PICU)
• Floating between two campuses required

Requirements/Qualifications

• Valid Respiratory Therapist license in New Jersey
• Minimum 2 years of experience as a Respiratory Therapist
• Respiratory Therapist experience within the last year

Licenses and Certifications

• CRT or RRT accepted
• BLS (Basic Life Support) required
• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) required
• For RRTs, must have either ACLS, PALS, or NRP in addition to BLS

Skills and Competencies

• Experience with ventilators and respiratory equipment such as Servo I, Servo U, Trilogy, Oscillator, V60, Vapotherm
• Cerner charting experience preferred
• Must pass a Pass/Fail “In House Skills Assessment” during orientation (contract may be cancelled if failed)
• Ability to float between units and campuses

Required Documentation and Compliance

• I-9 or attestation confirming work eligibility in the US
• Government-issued photo ID
• Background check within 30 days of start (7-year search, including international if applicable)
• Education verification (diplomas or official transcripts)
• Physical exam signed by MD, NP, DO, or PA within 1 year of start
• Fit mask test within 1 year of start and updated annually (must be completed prior to first day)
• Immunizations or positive titers required for:

  • Rubeola (Measles)
  • Mumps
  • Rubella
  • Hepatitis B
  • Varicella
• Tdap vaccine within 10 years of start
• Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 1 year of start; TB questionnaire updated annually
• 10-panel drug test within 60 days of start
• Seasonal flu vaccination/documentation required (declinations not accepted except approved medical or religious exemptions)
• Signed HIPAA statement and orientation acknowledgements
• Completion of self-learning orientation and post-assessment test prior to start
• References: 2 current references from supervisors or educators within past 2 years
• Work history documenting 2 years of recent, relevant experience
• Skills checklist completed within last 12 months
• Performance evaluation completed by agency within last 12 months

Dress Code

• Ceil Blue scrubs required

This position offers an opportunity to work in a specialized respiratory therapy role with a focus on adult and neonatal care in a hospital setting, requiring strong clinical skills, flexibility, and compliance with comprehensive credentialing and health requirements.