Travel Respiratory Therapy Technician in New Brunswick, NJ

Respiratory Therapy Technician
Location: New Brunswick, NJ
Agency: Concentric Healthcare Staffing
Pay: Competitive weekly pay (inquire for details)
Shift Information: 12 hours
Contract Duration: 13 Weeks
Start Date: ASAP

About the Position

Job Title

Respiratory Therapist – Adult (RRT)

Location

New Brunswick, NJ | Acute Care

Schedule / Job Type

Contract | Nights | 3x12-Hour Shifts (19:00–07:30) | Every Other Weekend Required

Key Responsibilities

• Provide respiratory therapy services within Adult Critical Care and Emergency Department settings, floating between units as needed within skillset
• Manage and troubleshoot mechanical ventilation including BiPAP, CPAP, SIMV, IMV, high-frequency jet ventilator/oscillator, and weaning from mechanical ventilation
• Perform airway management including intubation assist, extubation, tracheostomy care, nasal/oral airway placement, and suctioning (ETT and NT)
• Administer and monitor advanced respiratory support including HFNC, iNO, hand-held/heated nebulizers, T-piece/trach collar, and bronchoscopy assistance
• Draw and interpret ABGs; collect sputum specimens; provide care for patients with ARDS, COVID, pneumonia, cystic fibrosis, and aspiration
• Document all patient care accurately using Epic EMR

Required Qualifications

• Active New Jersey Respiratory Therapist license required
• RRT credential required (CRT not accepted)
• Required certifications: ACLS, BLS, PALS
• Minimum 1.5 years of strong overall ICU experience
• Proficiency with Epic EMR required
• Must be available to work every other weekend and 1–2 holidays as needed
• Locals are welcome and accepted

Preferred Experience / Skills

• PICU and/or NICU experience highly preferred
• Experience with neonatal/pediatric respiratory support including CPAP/Nasal CPAP/BiPAP, high-frequency jet ventilator, and oscillating ventilator
• Prior travel therapy experience welcome; first-time travelers considered
• Familiarity with care of complex, multisystem conditions in a tertiary-referral or Level I Trauma Center environment

Why Join Us

• Opportunity to work within a high-acuity, 700+ bed adult hospital that serves as a state-designated Level I Trauma Center and Advanced Comprehensive Stroke Center, offering exposure to complex, multisystem critical care
• Join a multidisciplinary pulmonary and critical care program featuring advanced bronchoscopic technology and collaboration across thoracic surgery, cardiac services, and other specialties