Respiratory Therapist - Neuro Diagnostics
Newark, New Jersey
Newark Beth Israel Medical Center

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

Location: Newark, New Jersey
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Summary

Seeking a Respiratory Therapist (RRT) with experience in Respiratory / Neuro Diagnostics for a 13-week travel contract in a hospital setting.

Schedule & Work Details

• Every other weekend required
• No on-call duties
• Patient ratio is variable
• EPIC charting system used

Required Experience

• Minimum 2 years of hospital experience
• Must be highly skilled and well-versed in Nitric Oxide therapy
• Experience with HFOV, HFJV, SERVO 1, Servo U, and PB 980 ventilators required
• Pediatric (PICU) and Neonatal (NICU) experience preferred but not mandatory

Licensure & Certifications

• Must have a valid New Jersey Respiratory Therapist license
• CRT or RRT license acceptable
• BLS certification required
• NRP certification preferred but not required
• First-time travelers accepted (no prior travel experience required)

Required Qualifications & Competencies

• Valid Respiratory Therapist license in New Jersey
• Minimum 2 years of Respiratory Therapist experience, including experience within the last year
• BLS certification
• Experience in an outpatient setting
• Highly skilled and well-versed in Nitric Oxide therapy

Additional Information

• Travel pairs are not accepted
• Scrub color: Ceil Blue
• EPIC electronic medical record system used
• On-site fit testing mandatory on first day
• Various facility-specific education and attestation requirements apply

Summary

This is a 13-week travel contract Respiratory Therapist position in Newark, NJ requiring at least 2 years of hospital experience, NJ licensure, and proficiency with advanced ventilator equipment and Nitric Oxide therapy. The role involves every other weekend shifts with no on-call. First-time travelers are welcome. Compliance with extensive health, safety, and competency requirements is mandatory.