Travel Registered Respiratory Therapist CWR - TRRT 25-25333


Healthcare - NJ - Jersey City, NJ
Jersey City, New Jersey
Locations: Jersey City, Elizabeth, Newark, Paterson
Posted On: July 08, 2025
Last Day to Apply: July 22, 2025
Pay: $2,000 to $2,200 per week

Job Title: Travel Registered Respiratory Therapist CWR
Location: Neptune, NJ 07754
Duration: 13 Weeks (High Potential for Extension)
Shift: 7:00 PM – 7:30 AM | 2x12-Hour Shifts per Week

Compensation:

  • Travel Candidates: $2,000 – $2,200/week

  • Local Candidates: $1,870/week

Position Summary:

A leading healthcare facility in Neptune, New Jersey is seeking a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) for a night-shift contract position. The RRT will provide advanced respiratory care and education to patients in high-acuity areas, including adult ICUs and intermediate care units

Key Responsibilities:

  • Provide direct respiratory therapy under physician guidance for assessment, treatment, and care planning

  • Manage ventilator setups, assist in intubations, and monitor patient respiratory conditions

  • Conduct diagnostic testing and collaborate with the clinical care team

  • Educate patients and caregivers on disease management and respiratory care plans

  • Float between adult ICU, intermediate care, and basic care units as needed

  • Build rapport with patients and interdisciplinary teams to ensure quality outcomes

  • Accurately document treatments, interventions, and patient responses

  • Perform physical tasks (e.g., lifting/pushing/pulling at least 5 lbs., standing for 1+ hour)

Required Skills:

  • Rapid adaptability in high-acuity settings

  • Commitment to teamwork, accountability, and patient-first care

  • Flexibility to float between multiple levels of care within the hospital

Licensure & Certifications:

  • Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) – State of New Jersey

  • New Jersey Respiratory Care License – Active and in good standing

  • Basic Life Support (BLS) – AHA Certified

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