
Hospital | Registered Respiratory Therapist
- Agency
- GHR Healthcare
- Location
- Summit, NJ
- Job type
- Travel
- Profession
- Respiratory Therapist
- Industry
- Nursing & Healthcare
- Posted
- Sep 11, 2026
Pay breakdown
- Hourly
- $49.72
- Weekly
- $1,790
- Yearly (full-time)
- $93,080
- Contract length
- 13 weeks
- Start date
- September 14, 2026
This job pays about $49.72/hour — 3% 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
- 15 open Respiratory Therapist jobs in New Jersey from 4 agencies.
- Pay in these listings: $47.50 – $68.40/hour, median $61.75/hour.
- Typical Respiratory Therapist pay in New Jersey: $48.47/hour ($100,818/year, BLS).
- Highest median pay: AHS Staffing ($65.08/hour across 4 jobs).
Job description
Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) - Hospital Travel Assignment in Summit, New Jersey
Registered Respiratory Therapist travel job in Summit, NJ 07901. Join a hospital respiratory therapy team for a 13-week assignment with 36 guaranteed hours, night shifts, and competitive weekly pay.
Join a dynamic hospital respiratory therapy team in Summit, New Jersey, a welcoming and well-connected community known for its beautiful neighborhoods, lively downtown, and convenient access to the New York metropolitan area. This 13-week travel respiratory therapist assignment offers the opportunity to make a meaningful impact by supporting patients with a variety of respiratory care needs in a fast-paced clinical setting.
Job Details
- Setting: Hospital respiratory therapy department
- Assignment Length: 13 weeks
- Weekly Hours: 36 guaranteed hours per week
- Shift Length: 12-hour shifts
- Schedule: PRN nights, 7:00 PM - 7:00 AM
- Estimated Weekly Pay: $1,790 - $1,920
- Start Date: September 14, 2026
- Location: Summit, NJ 07901
Job Requirements
- Active Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credential
- Minimum of 1 year of respiratory therapy experience in a hospital setting
- Experience with pulmonary function testing and CPAP initiation preferred
- Knowledge of durable medical equipment (DME) setup and patient education
- Strong communication skills and the ability to collaborate effectively with physicians and clinical teams
Responsibilities
- Provide direct patient care with a strong focus on respiratory therapy services
- Perform pulmonary function testing and initiate CPAP devices as needed
- Support patients with durable medical equipment, including oxygen concentrators and nebulizers
- Educate patients on inhaler use, respiratory equipment, and home respiratory therapy needs
- Set up patients with prescribed DME equipment
- Work closely with physicians, nurses, and care teams to deliver high-quality patient care
Apply now for this Registered Respiratory Therapist travel assignment in Summit, New Jersey, and join a healthcare team dedicated to exceptional patient care.
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.
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