Respiratory Therapist I PRN

Respiratory TherapistPer Diem

Listed compensation

$34-$56/hr

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Employment & setting
Per Diem
Call expectations
Not specified
Weekends
Not specified
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Job Description

About Us

At Cooper University Health Care, our commitment to providing extraordinary health care begins with our team. Our extraordinary professionals are continuously discovering clinical innovations and enhanced access to the most up-to-date facilities, equipment, technologies and research protocols.

We have a commitment to our employees to provide competitive rates and compensation programs. Cooper offers full and part-time employees a comprehensive benefits program, including health, dental, vision, life, disability, and retirement.

We also provide attractive working conditions and opportunities for career growth through professional development.

Discover why Cooper University Health Care is the employer of choice in South Jersey.

Short Description

Patient assessment, mechanical ventilatory support monitoring, non-invasive ventilation support, administration of medical gas delivery systems (i. e.: heliox, nitric, oxygen compressed air, etc...).

Humidification and aerosol therapy, airway management, delivery of aerosolized & instilled medications, chest physical therapy, vest therapy, IPV therapy, in-exsuffalator therapy, cardiopulmonary resuscitation, arterialblood gas acquisition & analysis, Transcutaneous pc02 & po2monitoring, pulse oximetry monitoring & trending, ventilatory weaning, peak flow monitoring, assist with bedside tracheostomies, and bronchoscopy.

  • Internal and external patient transporting, patient and family education.
  • Experience Required
  • Post Respiratory Care program graduate.
  • 1-2 years preferred Pediatric and Adult critical care experience.

Education Requirements

High School diploma or GED and Graduate of an AMA Approved Respiratory Care Program - Associates.

License/Certification Requirements

  • Current NJ-RESP - New Jersey State Respiratory Care Board License.
  • Valid BLS and ACLS
  • Salary Min ($)

USD $34.00

Salary Max ($)

USD $56.00

Key Responsibilities

The Respiratory Therapist is responsible for performing patient assessments, managing mechanical ventilation, and administering medical gas and aerosol therapies. They also assist with bedside procedures, perform arterial blood gas analysis, and provide patient and family education.

Requirements

Candidates must be graduates of an AMA-approved Respiratory Care program and hold a current New Jersey State Respiratory Care Board license. A minimum of 1-2 years of pediatric and adult critical care experience is preferred.

Key Skills

Bedside tracheostomy assistanceBronchoscopy assistancePatient transportPatient education

Respiratory Therapy Career Context

Of the 40 active Respiratory Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 3% are remote, 73% have no call, 60% require no weekends.

Respiratory Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is up 1.5% 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 ~$94k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $86k in an average-cost state. 63.8% of New Jersey clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

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Salary Distribution21 jobs · 20 employers

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Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks18 jobs

401k / retirement match
67% this job
CME allowance
28%
Relocation assistance
22%
Sign-on bonus
17%
Loan repayment
6%

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Work-life snapshot

3.0/ 10
Listing-based score

Living in Camden

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$169k
Typical market rent
$1,823/mo
Residents’ average commute
24 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
102.6
State income tax
Up to 10.8%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

BEA 2024 · Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.

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About Cooper Norcross University Hospital

Hospitals and Health Care
Camden, NJ
5,001-10,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

Health, dental, vision, life, disability, and retirement benefits for full and part-time employees