Hospital | Registered Respiratory Therapist

Travel Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) – Adult Critical Care | New Brunswick, NJ

Explore a 13-week travel respiratory therapist job in New Brunswick, New Jersey, a vibrant Central New Jersey city known for its lively downtown, diverse dining, and arts and cultural scene. Provide adult critical care in a high-acuity hospital on the night shift while joining an experienced respiratory care team supporting complex patients across intensive care and emergency department settings.

Travel Respiratory Therapist Job Details

• Weekly Estimated Pay: $2,030–$2,190
• Specialty: Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT), adult critical care
• Healthcare Setting: Adult critical care, emergency department, and intensive care environments
• Location: New Brunswick, New Jersey
• Start Date: November 16, 2026
• Contract Duration: 13 weeks
• Schedule: 3 shifts per week; night shift, approximately 7:00 p.m. to 7:30 a.m.
• Weekend Requirement: Every other weekend
• Holiday Requirement: One of two or two of three holidays, if needed
• Electronic Health Record: Epic experience required
• Floating: May float within scope of practice between the emergency department and adult intensive care units
• Travelers: First-time travelers are welcome; local candidates may be considered

Registered Respiratory Therapist Job Requirements

• At least 1.5 years of strong overall intensive care experience
• Active New Jersey respiratory care license
• Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credential required; CRT credentials are not accepted
• Current ACLS, BLS, and PALS certifications
• Adult critical care and emergency department experience
• Demonstrated proficiency with Epic electronic health records
• Experience caring for patients with ARDS, aspiration, COVID-19, cystic fibrosis, and pneumonia
• Ability to provide a supervisory reference during the submission process

Respiratory Therapist Responsibilities

• Provide respiratory care for critically ill adult patients in intensive care and emergency settings.
• Manage and monitor noninvasive and invasive ventilation, including BiPAP, CPAP, HFNC, IMV, SIMV, high-frequency jet ventilation, and oscillating ventilation.
• Troubleshoot high-pressure alarms and support weaning from mechanical ventilation.
• Assist with intubation and extubation procedures, airway placement, airway suctioning, and tracheostomy care.
• Collect sputum specimens and perform endotracheal, nasotracheal, oral, and nasal suctioning.
• Draw and interpret arterial blood gases and support evidence-based respiratory treatment plans.
• Administer respiratory therapies using heated and handheld nebulizers, T-piece systems, tracheostomy collars, and inhaled nitric oxide when indicated.
• Assist with bronchoscopy and other advanced respiratory procedures.
• Collaborate with physicians, nurses, and other members of the care team to evaluate patient progress and adjust respiratory interventions.
• Document assessments, treatments, patient responses, and care plans accurately in Epic.
• Float between designated departments within the RRT scope of practice and support safe patient transports as needed.

Apply now for this Registered Respiratory Therapist travel assignment in New Brunswick, New Jersey, and join a high-acuity adult critical care team.

Benefits

401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision

Equal Opportunity

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity across our organization. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.