Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) - RRTSC26-06434

Job Description

Job Description

Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) – Contract

Location: Hackensack, NJ

Duration: 34 Weeks Contract

Pay Rate: $50 - $55/Hour

Shift:

• Night Shift (3x12 Hours)

• 06:45 PM – 07:15 AM

• 36–37.5 Hours Per Week

• Every Other Weekend Required

• Holiday Rotation Required

Position Summary

"Navitas Healthcare, LLC" is seeking an experienced Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) to provide comprehensive cardiopulmonary care in a high-acuity acute care hospital setting. The ideal candidate will have strong ICU experience, ventilator management expertise, and the ability to provide respiratory care across multiple inpatient units including ICU, intermediate care, and step-down units.

Required Qualifications

• Current New Jersey Respiratory Care License

• NBRC Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) Credential

• Current AHA BLS Certification

• Current AHA ACLS Certification

• Current AHA PALS Certification

• Minimum 1 year of recent RRT experience

• Minimum 1 year of ICU experience

• Experience with ventilator management

• Ability to float between ICU, intermediate care, and step-down units

• Strong critical thinking, communication, and teamwork skills

Preferred Qualifications

• Additional ICU or Critical Care experience

• Advanced ventilator management experience

• Experience working across multiple inpatient units

• High-acuity acute care experience

Responsibilities

• Provide respiratory therapy treatments and interventions as ordered

• Manage mechanical ventilators and respiratory support equipment

• Assist with intubation and airway management procedures

• Assess respiratory status and modify treatment plans as needed

• Perform respiratory diagnostic testing and evaluate patient responses

• Collaborate with physicians, nurses, and interdisciplinary teams

• Educate patients and families regarding respiratory treatments and conditions

• Document all respiratory care services accurately and timely

• Support patient care across multiple inpatient units as assigned

Certifications Required

• New Jersey Respiratory Care License

• NBRC Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT)

• AHA Basic Life Support (BLS)

• AHA Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS)

• AHA Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)

Facility Highlights

• Acute Care Hospital Environment

• ICU, Intermediate Care, and Step-Down Coverage

• High-Acuity Respiratory Care Population

• Advanced Ventilator Management

• Flexible Staffing and Floating Opportunities

• Long-Term 34-Week Assignment

For more details contact at View email address on ziprecruiter.com or Call / Text at View phone number on ziprecruiter.com.

About Navitas Healthcare, LLC:

It is a Joint Commission Certified / WBENC and one of the fastest-growing healthcare staffing firms in the US providing Medical, Clinical and Non-Clinical services to numerous hospitals. We offer the most competitive pay for every position we cater. We understand this is a partnership. You will not be blindsided and your salary will be discussed upfront.