Respiratory Therapist - Respiratory Therapist

Respiratory Care Therapist

Location: New Jersey

Assignment Duration: This is a 13-week contract position.

Schedule: Night shift - 3x12-Hour (19:00 - 07:30)

Job Description: The Respiratory Care Therapist will provide comprehensive respiratory care to pediatric and adult patients, which includes performing assessments, administering treatments, and managing ventilators. The role will involve floating between PICU, ED, and adult critical care units.

Responsibilities:

• Conduct blood gas analysis and manage vent/BiPAP/high flow initiation and management.
• Respond to codes and perform in-house patient transport.
• Administer medications and provide chest physiotherapy.
• Maintain and operate respiratory equipment, including Servo I & U and V60 BiPAP.
• Assist with intubation and extubation processes.

Required Experience / Certifications / Licensure:

• Minimum of 1.5 years of experience as a Respiratory Therapist, PICU/NICU experience preferred.
• Current NJ State License or Compact license.
• Required certifications: BLS and NBRC. Advanced certifications (ACLS/PALS/NRP) are highly preferred.

Why ARMStaffing?

• Health Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, and more
• Onboarding Made Easy: We handle physicals, titers, and more so you can focus on care
• Clinical Support: In-house clinical team available to assist and advocate
• 401k Retirement Plan: Eligible after waiting period; 4% match with 5% contribution
• Recruiter Matching: Get paired with a recruiter based on your location and specialty
• Extras: Travel reimbursement, housing allowance, meals, referral bonuses, and more

We're not the only ones who think ARMStaffing should be your first choice. Here's why:

• SIA's Top-50 Fastest Growing Healthcare Staffing Firms – 2019
• SIA's Largest Healthcare Staffing Agencies in the U.S. – 2023
• Top Workplace in the Lehigh Valley – 2022, 2023
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• We've earned The Joint Commission's Gold Seal of Approval for healthcare staffing 15 years strong and counting!

Contract & local rates may vary based on location and applicant residency. Ask your ARMStaffing recruiter for details!

Client Details Setting: Acute Care City: New Brunswick State: NJ Zip Code: 08901