Travel Respiratory Therapist - Registered RT/RRT

Travel Respiratory Therapist - Registered RT/RRTAmerican TravelerNew Brunswick, New Jersey, United StatesPosition ID: P-773289Position status: OpenAssignment type: travelShift: NightsLength (weeks): 13Openings: 1Start date: 2026-11-16$2,537.00/week (estimated advertised weekly pay)DescriptionAmerican Traveler is seeking a Respiratory Therapist (RRT) for a night shift adult critical care and emergency department assignment requiring active NJ licensure and strong ICU experience.DetailsAdult Critical Care and Emergency Department settings with PICU/NICU experience highly preferred13-week assignment, night shift (3x12 hours, 19:00-7:30)Every other weekend requiredMust work 1 of 2 or 2 of 3 holidays, if neededFloats within skillset between ED and Adult ICUs without exceptionEpic charting system usedCares for patients with ARDS, aspiration, COVID, cystic fibrosis, and pneumoniaPerforms ventilator management including BiPAP, CPAP, flow-by, high-frequency jet ventilator/oscillator, IMV, SIMV, and weaning from mechanical ventilationPerforms airway management including extubation, intubation assist, suctioning, tracheostomy care, and sputum specimen collectionPerforms bronchoscopy, ABG draws/interpretation, and nitric oxide administrationNeonatal/pediatric equipment experience with CPAP/BiPAP and high-frequency ventilationRequirementsActive New Jersey license required if applicableRequired certifications: ACLS, BLS, PALS, RRT (CRT not accepted)Minimum 1.5 years of strong overall ICU experienceEpic charting experience requiredAdult Critical Care and Emergency Department experience requiredAdditional InformationProvides respiratory care within a tertiary-referral medical ICU for complex, multisystem, life-threatening illnessWorks within a multidisciplinary care team involving thoracic surgery, cardiac services, and other specialtiesFacility is a 700+ bed adult hospital and state-designated Level I Trauma Center, one of only three in New JerseyFacility is an Advanced Comprehensive Stroke CenterFirst-time travelers acceptedLocal candidates accepted at the same rateFormer employees of the health system must be separated for at least 1 year before returning as a travelerHours per week: 36Hours per shift: 12