Travel Respiratory Therapist - $2,246 per week

HumanEdge Travel Healthcare is seeking a travel Respiratory Therapist for a travel job in Rochelle Park, 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 – Rochelle Park, NJ Night Shift | 3x12s | 13-Week Assignment NJ State Licensure Required HumanEdge Health is seeking an experienced Travel Respiratory Therapist (RT) for a 13-week night shift assignment in Rochelle Park, New Jersey . The ideal candidate will be passionate about patient care and skilled in both invasive and non-invasive respiratory therapies. Key Responsibilities : Deliver high-quality respiratory care and patient transport as medically prescribed Assess patient conditions and develop individualized treatment plans Administer physician-prescribed respiratory treatments using ventilators, oxygen devices, and aerosol therapy Perform chest physiotherapy and suctioning techniques (oropharyngeal, nasal, tracheal) Conduct oximetry and capnography monitoring and interpret results Review chest x-rays and support further evaluations Perform and interpret 12-lead EKGs and basic arrhythmias Conduct pulmonary function studies (NIF, VC, etc.) Assist with respiratory procedures (e.g., bronchoscopy, chest tube placement, Perc Trachs) Perform tracheostomy care, including tube insertion and removal Draw and analyze arterial blood gases Follow laboratory testing protocols across pre-analytic, analytic, and post-analytic phases Operate ventilatory equipment and monitor mechanical ventilation Support equipment maintenance and repair Accurately chart treatment records, responses, and patient education Collaborate with attending and pulmonary physicians for therapy adjustments Maintain safe, clean work environments and uphold infection control standards Participate in shift-change reporting and maintain accurate billing documentation Requirements : Active New Jersey Respiratory Care License (required) BLS and ACLS certification Minimum 1 year of recent RT experience, preferably in LTAC or critical care settings Strong clinical judgment, time management, and communication skills Why Travel with HumanEdge Health? At HumanEdge Health , we connect top clinicians with nationwide travel opportunities in nursing, allied health, laboratory, and education. With personalized support and access to leading healthcare facilities, we help you grow professionally—while taking care of the logistics behind the scenes. humanedgealliedhealth.com HumanEdge Travel Healthcare Job ID 11103. 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!