Pays $44.41 Hourly — Respiratory Therapist market median is ~$88k (9 jobs)
Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) - Per Diem
About the Role
Per diem respiratory therapist. Minimum rate $44.41/hr. Hospital setting. Manahawkin, NJ.
Join Hackensack Meridian Health as a Registered Respiratory Therapist – Per Diem, $44.41/hr in Manahawkin, New Jersey, United States. 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 (for eligible positions)
- Health, dental, vision, paid leave, tuition reimbursement, and retirement benefits (for full-time/part-time 20+ hours/week)
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, diagnostic testing, and patient monitoring. They also participate in emergency trauma codes and ensure clinical compliance with department policies.
Requirements
Candidates must hold an Associate degree and be a graduate of an AMA-approved Respiratory Care program. A valid NJ Respiratory Care Practitioner License and NJ Registered Respiratory Therapist Certificate are required.
Qualifications
- Education
- Associate degree
Certifications
Key Skills
Respiratory Therapy Career Context
Of the 40 active Respiratory Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 33% have no call, 25% require no weekends.
Respiratory Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is down 1.8% 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).
Position Insights
AI ANALYSISThis 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 9 similar roles, this listing's benefits package ranks...
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