American Traveler is seeking a travel Registered Respiratory Therapist for a travel job in New Brunswick, New Jersey.
Job Description & Requirements
- Specialty: Registered Respiratory Therapist
- Discipline: Allied Health Professional
- Start Date: 08/17/2026
- Duration: 13 weeks
- 36 hours per week
- Shift: 12 hours, nights
- Employment Type: Travel
Assignment Overview
- Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
- Hours: 36 hrs/wk
- Start Date: Aug 17, 2026
- Length: 13 weeks
- Openings: 1
Description
American Traveler is seeking a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) with 1.5+ years of experience for a night shift position at an acute care hospital in New Brunswick, NJ, supporting adult and pediatric patient populations across critical care settings.
Details
- 13-week travel contract
- Works in a Respiratory/Neuro Diagnostics unit serving both adult and pediatric patient populations
- Provides care across PICU, ED, and adult critical care; may float to additional units based on skill set and hospital needs
- Performs blood gas analysis, ventilator/BiPAP/high flow initiation and management, code response, in-house transport, medication administration, and chest PT
- Equipment used includes Servo I & U and V60 BiPAP
- Charting in Epic; experience preferred
- Night shift: 3x12-hour shifts, 19:00–07:30
- Every other weekend requirement (Friday/Saturday)
Requirements
- Active NJ or Compact RRT license required at time of consideration; license required if applicable
- NBRC credential required
- BLS required
- Minimum 1.5 years of experience as a Registered Respiratory Therapist
- PICU/NICU experience highly preferred
- ACLS, PALS, and NRP highly preferred; may be obtained onsite
- SSN and DOB required for consideration
- Two current professional references required
- Copy of certifications required
Additional Information
- First-time travelers are accepted for this position
- Local candidates are accepted at the same rate
- All time-off requests must be submitted and approved prior to an offer being extended
- Former employees of the RWJBH health system (full-time or PRN) must have been separated from the system for a minimum of 1 year before being eligible for a travel assignment
American Traveler Job ID #P-726645. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Travel Respiratory Therapist - Registered RT/RRT
About American Traveler
With over 25 years of experience, American Traveler has established a reputation for outstanding customer service. Our team ensures a smooth, worry-free experience for those starting on or expanding their travel nursing and allied careers.
With thousands of travel nursing and allied jobs nationwide, our attentive and approachable recruiters find positions that align perfectly with your career aspirations and personal requirements.
American Traveler offers exceptional benefits, including premium medical, dental, vision and life insurance beginning day one of your assignment, generous 401(k) match, substantial housing stipends, and more. Additionally, with 24/7 support and access to our in-house clinicians, you are assured confidence and comfort throughout your assignment.
With our team behind you, you can relax and enjoy a rewarding travel career.