Respiratory Therapist Respiratory Therapist

Quick Look

ARMStaffing is looking for a Registered Respiratory Therapist, NICU/PICU (Night Shift) in New Brunswick, New Jersey.

Location

New Brunswick, NJ

Assignment Duration

This is a 13-week contract position.

Schedule/Shift

Night shift, 3x12 hours (19:00 - 07:30). Every other weekend required.

Job Description

The Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) in the NICU/PICU will provide advanced respiratory care to neonatal and pediatric patients. This role includes monitoring and supporting patients on mechanical ventilation, providing oxygen therapy, and assisting with high-risk deliveries. The therapist will work in various settings, including NICU, PICU, and the Pediatric Emergency Department. Documentation is done using the Epic system.

Responsibilities

• Perform respiratory assessments and manage airway interventions as needed.
• Administer various respiratory therapies, including BiPAP, CPAP, high-frequency jet ventilation, and inhaled nitric oxide.
• Conduct arterial blood gas draws and interpret results effectively.
• Assist in neonatal transports and high-risk deliveries.
• Wean patients from mechanical ventilation as appropriate.

Required Experience

• Minimum of 1.5 years of experience working in both PICU and NICU Level III settings.

Certifications/Licensure

• Active New Jersey Respiratory Therapist license required.
• Current certifications in BLS, NRP, PALS, and RRT (CRT not accepted).

About ARMStaffing

Founded in 2011 and a member of the ARGroup, LLC, ARMStaffing connects dedicated nurses and allied health professionals with the facilities that need them most. As three-time winners of the Top Workplaces Award and named to SIA’s Largest Staffing Firms in the U.S., we’ve built a reputation on more than just placements — we’ve built it on relationships.

As a trusted partner to hospitals, rehab centers, and long-term care facilities across the country, we take pride in helping clinicians grow rewarding careers while supporting the organizations that rely on their skills.