Job Title
Respiratory Therapist – Adult (RRT)
Location
New Brunswick, NJ | Acute Care
Schedule / Job Type
Contract | Nights | 3x12-Hour Shifts (19:00–07:30) | Every Other Weekend Required
Key Responsibilities
- Provide respiratory therapy services within Adult Critical Care and Emergency Department settings, with floating expected between the ED and Adult ICUs within skillset
- Manage and troubleshoot mechanical ventilation modalities including BiPAP, CPAP, SIMV, IMV, high-frequency jet ventilation/oscillation, and weaning protocols
- Perform airway management procedures including intubation assist, extubation, tracheostomy care, nasal/oral airway placement, and suctioning (ETT and NT)
- Deliver and monitor advanced respiratory support including HFNC, iNO, bronchoscopy assistance, hand-held/heated nebulizers, and T-piece/trach collar setups
- Draw and interpret ABGs and provide care for patients with conditions such as ARDS, pneumonia, COVID, cystic fibrosis, and aspiration
- Document all clinical care accurately using Epic EMR
Required Qualifications
- Active New Jersey Respiratory Therapist license required
- RRT credential required (CRT not accepted)
- Required certifications: ACLS, BLS, PALS
- Minimum 1.5 years of strong overall ICU experience
- Proficiency with Epic EMR required
- Must be available to work 1 of 2 or 2 of 3 holidays as needed
- Local candidates are welcome and accepted
Preferred Experience / Skills
- PICU and/or NICU experience highly preferred
- Experience with neonatal/pediatric respiratory support including CPAP/Nasal CPAP/BiPAP, high-frequency jet ventilation, and oscillating ventilators
- Experience caring for complex, multisystem, or life-threatening pulmonary conditions in a tertiary referral environment
Why Join Us
- Opportunity to work within a large, high-acuity adult hospital that serves as a state-designated Level I Trauma Center and Advanced Comprehensive Stroke Center, offering exposure to complex and diverse patient populations
- First-time travelers are welcome, making this an accessible opportunity for clinicians looking to begin their travel career in a well-established healthcare system