Travel RRT job in Somerville, NJ - Make $2,145 - $2,337/week

Aya Healthcare has an immediate opening for a Respiratory Therapist position in Somerville, NJ. We’ll work with you to build the healthcare career of your dreams, offering opportunities close to home or across the country.

Pay

$2,145.56 to $2,337.44 weekly (includes taxable wages and tax-free expense reimbursements).

Schedule

• 13-week assignment
• Night shift: 19:00 – 07:30
• 3 x 12-hour shifts per week
• Start date: 09/22/2026

Responsibilities & Skills

• Adult Critical Care
• Aerosol setup (mask and trach)
• Albuterol and Atrovent administration
• ARDS management
• Aspiration protocols
• Bag and mask ventilation
• BiPAP and CPAP management
• Bubble CPAP
• Chest physiotherapy (including vest therapy)
• COVID patient care
• Drawing and interpretation of arterial blood gases (ABGs)
• Emergency Department experience
• ET tube management (intubation assist, extubation, troubleshooting high-pressure alarms)
• Fresh tracheostomy care
• Handheld nebulizer use
• High Flow Nasal Cannula (HFNC)
• Inhaled steroids (e.g., Pulmicort, Mucomyst, Racemic epinephrine, Tobramycin)
• Lidocaine administration
• Nasal and oral airway placement/suctioning
• Patient transport (inter-departmental and ambulance)
• Oxygen tank management
• Pneumonia care
• Pulmonary hygiene
• Sputum specimen collection
• T-piece and trach collar management
• Tracheostomy care/management
• Weaning from mechanical ventilation
• Ultrasonic nebulizer use

Requirements

• 1 year of experience
• Certifications: BLS, RRT

Facility & Unit Information

• Facility Type: Acute Care Hospital
• Trauma Level: Level 3
• Magnet Facility: Yes
• Bed Count: 314
• Charting System: Epic

Benefits

• Premium medical, dental, vision, and life insurance beginning day one of your assignment
• Insurance coverage retained for up to 24 days between assignments
• Generous 401(k) match
• Paid company housing (pet-friendly) or a housing stipend, if eligible
• Paid sick time (accrued at 1 hour per 30 hours worked, compliant with state/federal/local laws)
• Unlimited continuing education units online
• Licensure, relocation, and other reimbursements, when applicable

About Aya

Aya Healthcare offers:

• The largest and most reliable job database in the industry, with real-time updates
• Front-of-the-line access through direct facility relationships, often with quick or same-day offers
• Expedited licensing and streamlined compliance in all 50 states
• Dedicated recruiters to guide your career goals (travel, per diem, or permanent roles)
• Accurate, weekly pay and 24/7 support