Travel Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) - $2,085 to $2,285 per week in New Brunswick, NJ

Registered Respiratory Therapist
Location: New Brunswick, NJ
Agency: Jackson HealthPros
Pay: $2,085 to $2,285 per week
Shift Information: Nights - 3 days x 12 hours
Contract Duration: 13 Weeks
Start Date: 11/9/2026

About the Position

We’re hiring an experienced Respiratory Therapist for a local healthcare provider where you’ll be responsible for assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating the treatment, care, and needs of patients with breathing disorders

Minimum Requirements:

• Associate or bachelor’s degree from a Respiratory Therapy or Cardiopulmonary Science program
• Current state license in good standing with the State License Board
• One year experience as an RRT
• BLS certification
• Active New Jersey license required
• ACLS certification
• PALS certification
• RRT required. CRT not accepted
• 1.5 years of strong overall ICU experience
• Experience in adult critical care and emergency department settings
• Experience caring for patients with ARDS, aspiration, COVID, cystic fibrosis, and pneumonia
• Vent management experience with BiPAP, CPAP, flow-by, high-frequency jet ventilator/oscillator, IMV, SIMV, troubleshooting high-pressure alarms, and weaning from mechanical ventilation
• Airway management experience including extubation, intubation assist, nasal/oral airway placement and suctioning, sputum specimen collection, suctioning (ETT, NT), and tracheostomy care/management
• General skills including bronchoscopy, drawing/interpreting ABGs, ET tube, HFNC, hand-held/heated nebulizer, T-piece/trach collar, and iNO

Assignment Details

• 3x12-hour shifts
• Hours: 19:00 - 07:30

Apply now and one of our recruiters will reach out with the details to see if this is the right fit for you.

Benefits Designed for Travelers

We deeply value your commitment to improving the lives of others, that’s why we offer a comprehensive and competitive benefits package starting your first day.

• Weekly, On-Time Pay because that's how it should be
• Full Medical Benefits & 401k Matching Plan
• 24/7 Recruiter: Your main point of contact available by text, phone or email
• Competitive Referral Bonuses
• 100% Paid Housing Available
• Travel & License Reimbursement

Impacting Patient Care Nationwide

As a health professional with Jackson HealthPros, you get the flexibility, stability and growth you need with the satisfaction of impacting communities nationwide. Choose from a variety of career options including direct hire, temp-to-hire, and travel contracts in cities coast to coast. Get full-time pay, benefits, and relocation assistance (at no cost to you) in travel contracts that give you the freedom to explore, with the stability of a full-time job. Find your perfect match with ProVenture, our AI enhanced career app designed for health professionals.

Location Highlights

New Brunswick, New Jersey offers access to urban amenities and regional travel connections. The city is home to the State Theatre New Jersey and the George Street Playhouse, and it sits about 35 miles southwest of Manhattan for access to major entertainment and cultural destinations. Buccleuch Park and the Rutgers Gardens provide outdoor space within the city, while the Raritan River waterfront adds a local recreational feature for travelers seeking a walkable setting. New Brunswick Station is served by NJ Transit and Amtrak, and Rutgers University gives the area a steady mix of dining, events, and academic activity. Nearby day-trip options include the Jersey Shore in about an hour and Delaware and Raritan Canal State Park within a short drive for biking and hiking.

EEO Statement

Jackson Healthcare and its family of companies are an EEO/AA Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity and expression, national origin, age, disability or protected veteran status. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all of our associates.