Respiratory Therapist - Neuro Diagnostics
New Brunswick, New Jersey
Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital New Brunswick

Job Opportunity: Respiratory / Neuro Diagnostics - Travel/Contract

Location: New Brunswick, New Jersey
Contract Length: 13 weeks (approximately 3 months)
Employment Type: Travel/Contract

Job Details

• Specialty: Respiratory / Neuro Diagnostics
• Experience Required: Minimum 1.5 years in specialty (highest requirement found)
• Prior Travel Experience: Not required (first-time travelers accepted)
• Schedule: Every other weekend (Friday/Saturday), must be available to work 2 of 3 holidays
• Patient Mix: Adult and Pediatric
• Float Units: Pediatric ICU, Emergency Department, Adult Critical Care, and possibly others based on skill set and hospital needs
• Preferred Experience: PICU/NICU experience preferred
• Procedures: Blood gas analysis, ventilator/BiPAP/High flow initiation and management, code response, in-house transport, medication administration, chest physiotherapy
• Equipment Experience: Servo I & U ventilators, V60 BiPAP
• Charting System: EPIC
• Licenses/Certifications Required:

  • New Jersey State License
  • BLS (Basic Life Support) required
• Certifications Preferred:

  • ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support)
  • PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support)
  • NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program)
  • Will train onsite for advanced certifications if not currently held

Required Documentation & Compliance

• Background Checks:

  • Criminal background check within 30 days of start
  • Must include all aliases and locations worked/lived in past 7 years
  • Nationwide and state-specific searches required
  • Candidates cannot start with open cases or pending charges
• Health Documents:

  • Negative TB test or chest X-ray within required timeframes
  • Physical exam within the last 12 months, cleared to perform essential job functions and free of communicable disease
  • Drug screen within 30 days of start (10-panel urine test)
  • Seasonal influenza vaccination or approved medical/religious exemption required annually
  • Immunizations or proof of immunity for Measles (Rubeola), Mumps, Rubella, Varicella, Hepatitis B, and Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap
  • Respiratory medical clearance and on-site fit testing mandatory
  • Latex allergy screening questionnaire if applicable
• Competency Exams:

  • Medication/Pharmacology competency exam required for all RNs/LPNs
  • Dysrhythmia/EKG competency exam required for applicable units
  • Color blindness testing within one year if job tasks require color discrimination
• References & Work History:

  • Two references within the last 2 years, including at least one managerial reference
  • Employment application or resume with 7 years of work history
  • Work history verification required for New Jersey candidates (minimum 1 year prior to start)
• Facility Specific Requirements:

  • Floating policy acknowledgment required for every new assignment
  • Annual education sign-off and completion of facility-specific training modules
  • Management of Assaultive Behavior (MAB) training required for ER, Pediatric ER, and Behavioral Health RNs (online and in-person portions)
  • Pass/fail testing for EKG and medication knowledge with remediation process if needed

Additional Notes

• Candidates must bring all required documentation to orientation and be prepared for on-site fit testing.
• Candidates with facial hair must be clean-shaven for fit testing unless approved for accommodation.
• Candidates must comply with all facility policies including annual education, flu vaccination, and background check requirements.
• The facility uses EPIC for charting and requires flexibility to float between units as needed.
• Advanced certifications (ACLS, PALS, NRP) are highly preferred but onsite training is available.
• Must be able to work some holidays as specified.

This position offers a dynamic work environment with a diverse patient population and opportunities to work across multiple critical care units. It is suitable for respiratory therapists or neuro diagnostics professionals with at least 1.5 years of experience looking for a travel contract in New Jersey.