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Camden, New Jersey

Respiratory Therapist PD Nights / Camden

Respiratory TherapistPer Diem

Listed compensation

$43.06-$66.95/hr

The week · per this posting

Ask the employer about call expectations, weekend coverage, nights and shift pattern and time off.

Posted 3mo ago

Job Description

At Virtua Health, we exist for one reason – to better serve you. That means being here for you in all the moments that matter, striving each day to connect you to the care you need.

Whether that's wellness and prevention, experienced specialists, life-changing care, or something in-between – we are your partner in health devoted to building a healthier community. If you live or work in South Jersey, exceptional care is all around. Our medical and surgical experts are among the best in the country.

We assembled more than 14,000 colleagues, including over 2,850 skilled and compassionate doctors, physician assistants, and nurse practitioners equipped with the latest technologies, treatments, and techniques to provide exceptional care close to home.

A Magnet-recognized health system ranked by U.S. News and World Report, we've received multiple awards for quality, safety, and outstanding work environment.

In addition to five hospitals, seven emergency departments, seven urgent care centers, and more than 280 other locations, we're committed to the well-being of the community.

That means bringing life-changing resources and health services directly into our communities through our Eat Well food access program, telehealth, home health, rehabilitation, mobile screenings, paramedic programs, and convenient online scheduling.

We're also affiliated with Penn Medicine for cancer and neurosciences, and the Children's Hospital of Philadelphia for pediatrics.

Location: Lourdes Health System - 1600 Haddon Ave Remote Type: On-Site Employment Type: Employee Employment Classification: Per Diem Time Type: Part time Work Shift: Day Shift - 12 Hr (United States of America) Total Weekly Hours: 0 Additional Locations: Job Information: Summary: Responsible for the treatment, care, and management of patients with cardio-respiratory deficiencies or abnormalities.

Serves as a clinical resource in all areas of patient care and contributes to the overall quality of patient care. Position Responsibilities: Performs patient assessments and develops individualized respiratory care plans. Administers treatments/medications as prescribed by the physician.

Demonstrates competency in all aspects of invasive and non-invasive ventilator care.

Demonstrates competency in all aspects of the Blood Gas Laboratory and/or Laboratory procedures regarding Blood Gases (location dependent) Provides patient and family education on medications, disease processes, treatments, and wellness strategies Setup, operates, and maintains medical gas delivery and airway humidification systems. Documents patient care activities using computer information management systems Position

Qualifications

Required: Required Experience: RRT new graduates accepted. CRT with 10 years of experience. CRT with less than 10 years of experience will be required to earn their RRT credential within one year.

Required Education: Graduate of an AMA approved program of study in Respiratory Care with a high school diploma Training/Certifications/Licensure: Registered or Registry Eligible as a Respiratory Therapist as determined by the National Board for Respiratory Care. BLS credential.

ACLS credential (or must obtain ACLS within 6 months of hire). Licensed as a Respiratory Care Practitioner by the New Jersey State Board of Respiratory Care. Hourly Rate: $43.06 - $66.95 The actual salary/rate will vary based on applicant’s experience as well as internal equity and alignment with market data.

Virtua offers a comprehensive package of benefits for full-time and part-time colleagues, including, but not limited to: medical/prescription, dental and vision insurance; health and dependent care flexible spending accounts; 403(b) (401(k) subject to collective bargaining agreement); paid time off, paid sick leave as provided under state and local paid sick leave laws, short-term disability and optional long-term disability, colleague and dependent life insurance and supplemental life and AD&D insurance; tuition assistance, and an employee assistance program that includes free counseling sessions.

Eligibility for benefits is governed by the applicable plan documents and policies. For more benefits information click here. Be Well, Get Well and Stay Well That's our mission. We’re dedicated to offering the best quality care through our extensive range of services and facilities.

Our doctors, clinical practitioners, and administrative staff are a respectful, caring team of professionals committed to providing world-class quality healthcare. We continually work to be your premier choice of health and wellness in South New Jersey.

Key Responsibilities

Responsible for the treatment and management of patients with cardio-respiratory deficiencies. This includes performing assessments, administering prescribed treatments, and managing ventilator care.

Requirements

Requires a degree from an AMA approved Respiratory Care program and a New Jersey State Board license. Candidates must be RRT or CRT (with specific experience/credentialing requirements) and hold BLS and ACLS certifications.

Key Skills

Patient AssessmentRespiratory Care PlanningBlood Gas AnalysisPatient EducationClinical Documentation

Respiratory Therapy Career Context

Of the 40 active Respiratory Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 5% are remote, 65% have no call, 57% require no weekends.

Respiratory Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is down 9.1% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 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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Sign-on bonus
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CME allowance
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Relocation assistance
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Work-life snapshot

median 3.0this job 3.0
Better work-life than 50% of Respiratory Therapy listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 3,748 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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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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Marlton, NJ
5,001-10,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

Medical/Prescription Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Health and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
403(b) Retirement Plan
Paid Time Off
Paid Sick Leave
Short-Term Disability