Travel Respiratory Therapist - $2,370 per week

  • HumanEdge Travel Healthcare
  • West Orange, New Jersey
  • Full Time
HumanEdge Travel Healthcare is seeking a travel Respiratory Therapist for a travel job in West Orange, New Jersey. Job Description & Requirements Specialty: Respiratory Therapist Discipline: Allied Health Professional Start Date: ASAP Duration: 13 weeks 40 hours per week Shift: 8 hours Employment Type: Travel Travel Respiratory Therapist (RT) - West Orange, NJ Shift: Nights, 3x12s (7:00 PM - 7:30 AM) Schedule: Rotating weekends Start Date: ASAP We're hiring an experienced Respiratory Therapist for a night shift travel contract in West Orange, NJ . This role involves delivering high-quality, intensive respiratory care in a fast-paced hospital environment with minimal supervision. Key Responsibilities: Evaluate patients and develop individualized respiratory care plans Deliver physician-prescribed therapies using various invasive and non-invasive ventilatory equipment Administer medications via aerosol and nebulizer therapies Perform suctioning (oral, nasal, tracheal), chest physiotherapy, and tracheostomy care Conduct pulmonary function tests (NIF, VC, etc.) and 12-lead EKGs Monitor patients using oximetry and capnography tools Assist with respiratory procedures including bronchoscopies, chest tube placements, and percutaneous tracheostomies Perform arterial punctures and interpret results for ventilation efficiency Set up and monitor mechanical ventilation, and complete required equipment maintenance Maintain detailed and accurate documentation of care and communicate updates during shift handoffs Adhere to infection control, safety, and equipment protocols Participate in emergency care including CPR and endotracheal intubation Requirements: Active Respiratory Therapist license (New Jersey) BLS and ACLS certifications Recent hospital-based experience with acute and intensive respiratory care Comfortable with rotating weekends and night shifts Proficiency in ventilator management and respiratory therapy documentation Apply now or contact us for more info: Email: Phone: Web: humanedgealliedhealth.com HumanEdge Travel Healthcare Job ID #10957. Pay package is based on 8 hour shifts and 40 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Respiratory Therapist About HumanEdge Travel Healthcare HumanEdge Allied Health is a full-service nursing and allied health staffing agency that has lived and breathed staffing for more than 30 years, making us one of the most trusted in the industry!
Job ID: 488668066
Originally Posted on: 8/8/2025

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