• Respiratory Therapist

    Amergis (Hackensack, NJ)


    Salary: $1694 / Week

     

    Amergis is currently seeking experienced Registered Respiratory Therapist for TRAVEL assignments in Hackensack, NJ!

    Position Details:

    Contract Length: 13 wks

     

    Number of Openings: 2

     

    Start Date: 9/29

    Hours/Shifts/Schedules: 36 hrs/wk, Nights

    *Every other weekend and holidays required

    Requirements

    + Must have active NJ license (NOT TEMP)

    + 1+ years of recent experience working as a license RRT

    + 1+ year of ICU experience required

    + Previous experience with ventilators required

    + Must be willing to float to adult ICU areas, intermediate care, and basic intermediate care floor

     

    The Respiratory Therapist provides respiratory and pulmonary therapy, management, and rehabilitation under the direction of a doctor. The Respiratory Therapist treats conditions that affect the pulmonary system and help patients who are having trouble breathing from infants to the elderly in a variety of health care settings.

    Minimum Requirements:

    + Current Respiratory Therapist Certification or Registration for the state in which he/she practices

    + One year of respiratory therapy clinical experience preferred

    + Current CPR if applicable

    + TB Questionnaire, PPD or chest x-ray if applicable

    + Current Health certificate (per contract or state regulation)

    + Must meet all federal, state and local requirements

    + Must be at least 18 years of age Compliance & Ethics Expectations

     

    Benefits

    At Amergis, we firmly believe that our employees are the heartbeat of our organization and we are happy to offer the following benefits:

    + Competitive pay & weekly paychecks

    + Health, dental, vision, and life insurance

    + 401(k) savings plan

    + Awards and recognition programs

    *Benefit eligibility is dependent on employment status.

     

    About Amergis

     

    Amergis, formerly known as Maxim Healthcare Staffing, has served our clients and communities by connecting people to the work that matters since 1988. We provide meaningful opportunities to our extensive network of healthcare and school-based professionals, ready to work in any hospital, government facility, or school. Through partnership and innovation, Amergis creates unmatched staffing experiences to deliver the best workforce solutions.

     

    Amergis is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.