Travel Respiratory Therapy Technician in New Brunswick, NJ

Key Responsibilities Perform blood gas collection, ventilator initiation and management, BiPAP initiation and management, and high-flow therapy initiation and management across adult and pediatric patient populations. Float between units including PICU, Emergency Department, and Adult Critical Care based on skill set and hospital needs.

Job Title

Respiratory Therapist – Respiratory/Neuro Diagnostics

Location

New Brunswick, NJ | Acute Care

Schedule / Job Type

Contract | Night Shift | 3x12-Hour Shifts | 19:00–07:30 | Every other weekend (Friday/Saturday)

Key Responsibilities

• Perform blood gas collection, ventilator initiation and management, BiPAP initiation and management, and high-flow therapy initiation and management across adult and pediatric patient populations
• Respond to codes and assist with in-house patient transport
• Administer medications and perform chest physiotherapy (Chest PT)
• Float between units including PICU, Emergency Department, and Adult Critical Care based on skill set and hospital needs
• Operate required equipment including Servo-I, Servo-U, and V60 BiPAP
• Document and chart using EPIC; complete required non-billable modules pre-start and annually

Required Qualifications

• Active New Jersey or Compact Respiratory Therapist license required
• BLS certification required
• NBRC credential required
• Minimum 1.5 years of Respiratory Therapist experience
• All requested time off must be submitted at the time of submittal and approved prior to offer
• Local candidates are welcome and accepted

Preferred Experience / Skills

• PICU and/or NICU experience highly preferred
• ACLS, PALS, and NRP certifications preferred; may be obtained onsite if not already held
• First-time travelers are accepted

Why Join Us

• Opportunity to work across multiple high-acuity units serving both adult and pediatric populations in a dynamic clinical environment
• Onsite certification support available for ACLS, PALS, and NRP, offering professional development opportunities during your assignment