Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) - Per Diem
Listed compensation
$44.41 Hourly
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- Employment & setting
- Per Diem
- Call expectations
- Not specified
- Weekends
- Includes weekends
Job description
Join Hackensack Meridian Health as a Registered Respiratory Therapist – Per Diem, $44.41/hr in Neptune, NJ, US. Our team members are the heart of what makes us better. At Hackensack Meridian Health we help our patients live better, healthier lives — and we help one another to succeed.
Benefits & Compensation
- Pay rate: $44.41/hr.
- Competitive benefits package
- Health, dental, vision
- Paid leave
- Tuition reimbursement
- Retirement benefits
Work Schedule
- Per Diem position.
- Weekend coverage may be required.
Apply to join Hackensack Meridian Health as a Registered Respiratory Therapist – Per Diem, $44.41/hr.
Key Responsibilities
The Registered Respiratory Therapist provides comprehensive respiratory care, including mechanical ventilation, airway management, and diagnostic testing for patients with pulmonary disorders. They also participate in emergency codes and ensure clinical compliance with department policies and procedures.
Requirements
Candidates must hold an Associate degree and be a graduate of an AMA-approved Respiratory Care program. Required certifications include a NJ Respiratory Care Practitioner License, NJ Registered Respiratory Therapist Certificate, and AHA Basic Health Care Life Support.
Certifications
Key Skills
Respiratory Therapy Career Context
Of the 40 active Respiratory Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 40% have no call, 38% require no weekends.
Respiratory Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is up 1.6% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).
The cost-of-living index for New Jersey is 108.8 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 63.8% of New Jersey clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
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