Respiratory Therapist in Mountainside, New Jersey
- Agency
- Atlas MedStaff
- Location
- Mountainside, NJ
- Job type
- Travel
- Pay
- $2,365/Per Week
- Profession
- Respiratory Therapist
- Industry
- Nursing & Healthcare
- Posted
- Oct 28, 2026
Pay breakdown
- Hourly
- $65.69
- Weekly
- $2,365
- Yearly (full-time)
- $122,980
- Contract length
- 13 weeks
This job pays about $65.69/hour — 36% above the median for Respiratory Therapist jobs in New Jersey ($48.47/hour). The total includes tax-free housing and meal stipends, which staff jobs don't pay, so take-home pay is usually higher than the hourly figure suggests.
Estimated from the weekly pay in the listing, 36 hours a week; yearly = 52 weeks. Median wage: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025.
Respiratory Therapist jobs in New Jersey right now
- 10 open Respiratory Therapist jobs in New Jersey from 4 agencies, 3 of them in Mountainside.
- Pay in these listings: $49.72 – $68.94/hour, median $64.70/hour.
- Typical Respiratory Therapist pay in New Jersey: $48.47/hour ($100,818/year, BLS).
- Highest median pay: AHS Staffing ($65.35/hour across 2 jobs).
Job description
Job Description:
Join a 13-week travel assignment supporting infants, children, and adolescents through respiratory and neurodiagnostic services in Mountainside, New Jersey. You will manage ventilators, provide respiratory treatments, monitor patient status, and support diagnostic care during 12-hour night shifts. The schedule is three nights per week from 7:00 p.m. to 7:30 a.m., with every other weekend coverage. This assignment welcomes first-time travelers and offers the opportunity to care for a varied pediatric population while working in a focused overnight setting.
Weather:
Enjoy generally cool, crisp conditions with comfortable daytime temperatures, cooler evenings, colorful seasonal scenery, and occasional rain. Layers and a light jacket are useful for exploring the area.
Fun Things To Do:
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Local Outdoors: Explore Mountainside’s parks, walking paths, and seasonal scenery.
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Arts and Culture: Spend an afternoon visiting museums, galleries, and entertainment venues in the surrounding area.
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Day Trip: Enjoy a full day exploring New York City’s neighborhoods, landmarks, dining, and cultural attractions.
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Day Trip: Head to the Jersey Shore for boardwalks, ocean views, and waterfront dining.
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Day Trip: Discover historic towns, local shops, and scenic recreation areas throughout New Jersey.
Job Specifics:
City and State: Mountainside, New Jersey
Shift: 12-hour nights, 7:00 p.m. to 7:30 a.m., three shifts per week
Duration: 13 weeks, 36 hours per week
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