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Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) – NICU/PICU Travel Contract in New Brunswick, NJ

Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) needed for a 13-week pediatric travel respiratory therapy job in New Brunswick, New Jersey. Join a specialized team caring for critically ill neonates, infants, children, and adolescents across Level III NICU, PICU, pediatric emergency, and transport settings.

This on-site travel opportunity offers the chance to work in a collaborative academic pediatric environment with advanced neonatal and pediatric services. New Brunswick is a vibrant, walkable Central New Jersey community with convenient access to major metropolitan areas, cultural attractions, dining, and outdoor recreation.

Travel Respiratory Therapist Job Details

• Weekly Estimated Pay: $2,030–$2,190
• Employment Type: 13-week travel contract
• Location: New Brunswick, New Jersey
• Healthcare Setting: Level III NICU, PICU, pediatric emergency, and pediatric transport services
• Start Date: November 23, 2026
• Contract Duration: 13 weeks
• Schedule: Three 12-hour night shifts per week, approximately 7:00 p.m. to 7:30 a.m. (36 hours per week)
• Weekend Requirement: Every other weekend
• Holiday Requirement: Work or provide on-call coverage for one of two, or two of three, winter holidays as needed
• Electronic Medical Record: Epic experience required
• Floating: Within scope across NICU, PICU, pediatric emergency, and related pediatric care areas

Registered Respiratory Therapist Job Requirements

• At least 1.5 years of respiratory therapy experience, including Level III NICU and PICU experience
• Active New Jersey respiratory therapy license
• Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credential; CRT-only credentials are not accepted
• Current BLS, NRP, and PALS certifications
• Experience providing respiratory care to neonates, infants, children, and adolescents
• Demonstrated proficiency with Epic electronic medical records
• Ability to float within the clinician’s established skill set
• Availability to meet weekend and winter holiday coverage requirements

Pediatric Respiratory Therapist Responsibilities

• Provide specialized respiratory care for patients in the NICU, PICU, pediatric emergency department, and other pediatric care areas
• Assist with high-risk deliveries, neonatal resuscitation, and interdepartmental neonatal or pediatric transports
• Manage airway and oxygen therapies, including bag-mask ventilation, endotracheal tubes, high-flow nasal cannula, T-piece systems, tracheostomy collars, and airway suctioning
• Support invasive and noninvasive ventilation, including BiPAP, CPAP, high-frequency jet ventilation, and high-frequency oscillatory ventilation
• Assist with intubation, extubation, tracheostomy care, ventilator weaning, and troubleshooting high-pressure alarms
• Perform arterial punctures, collect and interpret arterial blood gases, administer aerosolized therapies, and support inhaled nitric oxide therapy
• Monitor patients, document respiratory care accurately in Epic, and communicate changes in respiratory status to the interdisciplinary care team
• Deliver compassionate, family-centered care while maintaining a safe and supportive environment for pediatric patients

Apply now for this pediatric travel respiratory therapist opportunity in New Brunswick, New Jersey, and join a specialized NICU and PICU healthcare 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.