Pays $38-$64.6/hrRespiratory Therapist market median is ~$88k (13 jobs)

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CentraState Healthcare System
Freehold, New Jersey

Certified Respiratory Therapist - PD

Respiratory TherapistPer Diem
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About the Role

Per diem Registered Respiratory Therapist at nonprofit acute care hospital. $38-$64.60/hr. Freehold, NJ.

Join CentraState Healthcare System as a Certified Respiratory Therapist – Per Diem, $38-64.60/hr in Freehold, New Jersey, United States.

Benefits & Compensation

  • Pay rate: $38 - $64.60/hr.
  • Medical, Dental, Vision, Prescription Coverage
  • Life & AD&D Insurance
  • Long-Term Disability
  • 403(b) Retirement Plan with Employer Match
  • PTO
  • Tuition Reimbursement
  • Well-Being Rewards
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Work Schedule

  • Per Diem position.
  • No explicit call, weekend, or night shift information provided.

Apply to join CentraState Healthcare System as a Certified Respiratory Therapist – Per Diem, $38-64.60/hr.

Key Responsibilities

The Respiratory Therapist evaluates, treats, and manages acutely ill patients with cardio-pulmonary system abnormalities. Responsibilities include performing diagnostic interventions, invasive and non-invasive ventilation, and participating in patient crisis interventions.

Requirements

Candidates must be graduates of an AMA-approved Respiratory Therapy program and hold a valid NJ State License. Registration by the NBRC and CPR certification are required, with ACLS and PALS certifications preferred.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure

Certifications

ACLS (preferred)PALS (preferred)CPR

Key Skills

Respiratory TherapyPatient AssessmentArterial Blood Gas AnalysisIntubationVentilation ManagementCardio-pulmonary CarePatient EducationClinical DocumentationCritical CareNeonatal CarePediatric CareCustomer ServiceInterpersonal SkillsOrganizational Skills

Respiratory Therapy Career Context

Of the 40 active Respiratory Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 3% are remote, 30% have no call, 28% require no weekends.

Respiratory Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is up 1.7% 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)), so the posted ~$107k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $98k in an average-cost state. 63.8% of New Jersey clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Position Insights

AI ANALYSIS

This role scores 3.0/10 on work-life balance for Respiratory Therapist roles.

Career trajectory: This position offers advancement within 2-3 years. The compensation analysis shows this employer pays...

Benefits analysis: Compared to 13 similar roles, this listing's benefits package ranks...

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Salary Distribution31 jobs

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$90k-105k
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$105k-120k
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$120k-135k
1
$135k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks29 jobs

401k / retirement match
76% this job
CME allowance
38% this job
Sign-on bonus
28%
Relocation assistance
17%
PSLF eligible
10%

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About CentraState Healthcare System

Hospitals and Health Care
Freehold, New Jersey
1,001-5,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

Medical, Dental, Vision, Prescription Coverage
Life & AD&D Insurance
Long-Term Disability
403(b) Retirement Plan with Employer Match
401(a) Retirement Plan with Employer Contribution
PTO
Tuition Reimbursement
Well-Being Rewards