Travel Registered Respiratory Therapist Job in New Brunswick, NJ | Nights (3x12)
This travel Registered Respiratory Therapist job in New Brunswick, NJ with Advantis Medical is a 13-week travel Registered Respiratory Therapist contract at RWJ University Hospital - New Brunswick. This role pays $2,485 per week and follows a Nights shift with a 3x12 schedule. Read more
Job Details
- Facility: RWJ University Hospital - New Brunswick
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Location: New Brunswick, NJ 08901 Explore the area! See our local guide further down this page.
- Contract Length: 13 Weeks
- Shift: Nights (3x12)
Responsibilities
- Assess respiratory status and deliver ordered therapies, including aerosolized medications and oxygen management, across assigned units
- Set up, monitor, and manage mechanical ventilators, supporting weaning per physician orders and facility protocol
- Draw and analyze arterial blood gases per facility protocol
- Respond to rapid responses and codes, providing airway support and assisting with intubation when assigned
Travel Registered Respiratory Therapist Requirements:
- 2+ years of recent Registered Respiratory Therapist experience.
- Must hold all required certifications and licenses as mandated by New Jersey and national regulatory bodies.
RWJ University Hospital New Brunswick — New Brunswick, NJ
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FAQs – Travel Registered Respiratory Therapist Jobs Near New Brunswick, NJ
What certifications are required for travel RRT jobs?
Travel RRT jobs generally require an active NBRC Registered Respiratory Therapist credential, BLS, and the respiratory care license required by the assignment state.
Adult critical-care units may also require ACLS, while pediatric or neonatal assignments may require PALS or NRP. Submit an “I’m Interested” form, and a recruiter can confirm the complete requirements for this unit.
Can I use the Respiratory Care Interstate Compact for a travel assignment?
Not yet. As of August 2026, the compact has reached its activation threshold and entered implementation, but applications are not open, and no state is issuing practice privileges.
For now, travel RRTs must follow the assignment state’s existing licensing process. A recruiter can help you begin any required application early.
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Where can I find other travel Respiratory Therapist jobs near New Brunswick, New Jersey?
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Benefits
- Day One Benefits, Medical, Dental, Vision & 401(k)
- Relocation and Travel Reimbursement
- Dedicated team to help with state licensing & renewals
- Weekly Direct Deposit
- $1,000 Referral Bonus + $250 Bonus for Your Referral
Explore New Brunswick, NJ
New Jersey’s dense population sustains consistent demand for allied travel clinicians across a wide range of care settings. Newark and the northern corridor connect closely to the New York healthcare market, generating strong assignment volume, while central and southern regions around Trenton and Camden provide additional opportunities with a different pace and facility mix. Imaging, therapy, respiratory, and lab professionals benefit from the state’s compact geography, which allows movement between facilities without major transitions. For allied clinicians seeking dense clinical exposure and proximity to major metro systems, New Jersey offers a reliable and active travel landscape.
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At Advantis Medical Staffing, we take great pride in our commitment to caring for clinicians. We are dedicated to connecting clinicians with the best travel jobs nationwide, while providing exceptional service that fosters a trusted partnership for life. Our mission is to deliver the “Gold Standard” in clinician care—not only by securing your first job but by advocating for your long-term career goals and well-being.
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Travel Registered Respiratory Therapist · New Brunswick, NJ · $2,485 /wk
