Respiratory Therapist (RRT)
Atlantic City, New Jersey
AtlantiCare Regional Medical Center -Atlantic City Campus

Job Opportunity: Respiratory Therapist (RRT)

Location: Atlantic City, New Jersey
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks
Shift: Night (3 shifts per week, 12 hours each, 6:00 PM – 6:00 AM)
Hours per Week: 36

Job Description

• Provide respiratory therapy services for adult and NICU units; NICU experience preferred.
• Pediatric experience preferred; may rotate on pediatric floor (not PICU).
• Float between two campuses as needed.
• No on-call responsibilities.
• Work every 3rd weekend.
• Use of ventilators and respiratory equipment including Servo I, Servo U, Trilogy, Oscillator, V60, Vapotherm.
• Cerner charting experience preferred.
• Dress code: Ceil Blue scrubs.

Required Qualifications

• Valid Respiratory Therapist license in New Jersey.
• Minimum 2 years of respiratory therapy experience.
• Respiratory therapy experience within the last year.

Required Documentation & Compliance

• Valid government-issued photo ID.
• I-9 or attestation confirming work eligibility in the U.S.
• E-Verify or attestation confirming work eligibility.
• Background check within 30 days of start, including 7-year search and international search 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, updated annually (not required for Lab or Sterile Processing Techs).
• Immunizations or positive titers required for:

  • Rubeola (Measles)
  • Mumps
  • Rubella
  • Hepatitis B
  • Varicella
  • Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap (within 10 years)
• 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 required during flu season (Oct 1 – Mar 31); medical/religious exemptions require facility approval.
• Signed HIPAA statement and orientation safety manual acknowledgement.
• Pass/fail in-house skills assessment during orientation; failure may result in contract cancellation.
• Completion of core mandatory inservice training with passing scores (80% or above), updated annually.
• Skills checklist appropriate to assigned unit completed within last 12 months.
• Two current references from supervisors or educators related to the position within past 2 years.
• Work history documenting 2 years of recent, relevant experience.
• Performance evaluation completed by agency within last 12 months.

Additional Information

• Locals accepted with a rate differential if living within 50 miles of the facility.
• No fingerprinting required unless assigned to behavioral health units.
• Orientation includes review of dress code policy, hand hygiene, information security, confidentiality agreements, and self-learning modules with post-assessment tests.
• Candidates must complete a flu status form and other facility-specific documents prior to start.

This position offers an opportunity to work in a dynamic respiratory therapy role with exposure to adult, NICU, and pediatric patients in a hospital setting. The role requires strong clinical skills, flexibility to float between campuses, and adherence to comprehensive compliance and credentialing standards.