About this opportunity
American Traveler lists this Travel Registered Respiratory Therapist opportunity in city of new brunswick, New Jersey. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Job Description
American Traveler is seeking a travel Registered Respiratory Therapist for a travel job in New Brunswick, New Jersey.
Job Description & Requirements
Specialty: Registered Respiratory Therapist
Discipline: Allied Health Professional
Start Date: 11/09/2026
Duration: 13 weeks
36 hours per week
Shift: 12 hours, nights
Employment Type: Travel
Assignment Overview
Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
Hours: 36 hrs/wk
Start Date: Nov 9, 2026
Length: 13 weeks
Openings: 1
Description
American Traveler is seeking a Respiratory Therapist (RRT) for an adult critical care and emergency department position requiring 1.5+ years of ICU experience and ACLS, BLS, and PALS certifications.
Details
Adult critical care and emergency department settings with tertiary-referral medical ICU
Cares for patients with ARDS, aspiration, COVID, cystic fibrosis, and pneumonia
Performs vent management including BiPAP, CPAP, flow-by, high-frequency jet ventilator/oscillator, IMV, SIMV, alarm troubleshooting, and ventilator weaning
Performs airway management including extubation, intubation assist, nasal/oral airway placement and suctioning, sputum specimen collection, ETT/NT suctioning, and tracheostomy care
Performs bronchoscopy, ABG draw/interpretation, ET tube management, HFNC, nebulizer therapy, T-piece/trach collar use, and iNO administration
PICU/NICU experience highly preferred for neonatal/pediatric equipment and procedures such as CPAP/nasal CPAP/BiPAP, high-frequency jet ventilator, and oscillating ventilator
Epic EMR required for charting
Night shift, 3x12-hour shifts from 19:00 to 7:30
Works every other weekend
Must float within skillset between ED and Adult ICUs without exception
Requirements
Active NJ license required (license required if applicable)
Certifications required: ACLS, BLS, PALS, RRT (CRT not accepted)
Minimum 1.5 years of strong overall ICU experience
Epic charting experience required
Additional Information
Works within a tertiary-referral medical ICU managing complex, multisystem, life-threatening illness
Facility is a 700+ bed adult hospital and state-designated Level I Trauma Center with an Advanced Comprehensive Stroke Center
Must work 1 of 2 or 2 of 3 holidays as needed
Facility may call off 1 shift per 2 weeks
First-time travelers accepted
Local candidates accepted at the same rate
Former employees must be separated from the health system for at least 1 year before returning as a traveler
American Traveler Job ID #P- . Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36.0 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Travel Respiratory Therapist - Registered RT/RRT
About American Traveler
With over 25 years of experience, American Traveler has established a reputation for outstanding customer service. Our team ensures a smooth, worry-free experience for those starting on or expanding their travel nursing and allied careers.
With thousands of travel nursing and allied jobs nationwide, our attentive and approachable recruiters find positions that align perfectly with your career aspirations and personal requirements.
American Traveler offers exceptional benefits, including premium medical, dental, vision and life insurance beginning day one of your assignment, generous 401(k) match, substantial housing stipends, and more. Additionally, with 24/7 support and access to our in-house clinicians, you are assured confidence and comfort throughout your assignment.
With our team behind you, you can relax and enjoy a rewarding travel career.
Worksite address
city of new brunswick, NJ, 08933, US
Who can apply
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