Travel Pediatric Respiratory Therapist - $2,854 per week

The Judge Group is seeking a travel Pediatric Respiratory Therapist for a travel job in New Brunswick, New Jersey.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Pediatric Respiratory Therapist
• Discipline: Allied Health Professional
• Start Date: ASAP
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, days
• Employment Type: Travel

Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) – NICU (Travel Assignment)

Location

New Brunswick, NJ 08901

Position Overview

We are seeking experienced Registered Respiratory Therapists (RRTs) with NICU expertise for a 13-week travel assignment. This role requires proficiency in acute care Level III NICU, with exposure to Level IV patients. First-time travelers are welcome to apply, provided they meet the clinical requirements.

Key Details

• Shift: Day, 3x12-hour (07:00 – 19:30)
• Start Date: January 26, 2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• Weekend Requirement: Every other weekend
• On-Call Requirement: None
• RTO Restrictions: Requests must be submitted with application; facility allows no more than 7 days per contract
• Travel Pairs: Not accepted
• Scrub Color: Ceil Blue

Requirements

• Minimum of 2 years RRT experience
• Active New Jersey RRT license (pending licenses accepted)
• Certifications Required: BLS, NRP, PALS, RRT
• Recent and proficient acute care Level III NICU experience (Level IV preferred, Level III accepted)
• Experience with oscillators, jet ventilators, and nitric oxide (ECMO not required)
• Must be able to attend high-risk deliveries and C-sections
• Travelers with additional jobs must prioritize this contract as their primary schedule

Unit Expectations

• Independent NICU respiratory care with advanced equipment
• Support neonatal patients requiring complex interventions
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams during high-risk deliveries
• Float as needed within scope to other units based on census and staffing needs

Facility Restrictions

• Facility will not accept travelers who were past employees of Saint Peter’s University Hospital

About The Judge Group

Judge Healthcare, a division of The Judge Group, bridges the talent divide for companies and organizations

across the healthcare ecosystem, providing resources and specialized roles such as travel nurses, allied health

professionals, locum tenens, and more. Judge’s seasoned recruiters are fluent in the trends, technologies, and

regulations shaping today’s healthcare environment, and use this knowledge to pair the right staffing solutions

with the right talent.