Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) Travel Contract – New London, Connecticut

Join a collaborative respiratory therapy team as a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) in New London, Connecticut. This 13-week travel respiratory therapist assignment is based in a short-term acute care, Level III trauma center, where you will provide advanced respiratory care to neonatal, pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients while gaining valuable experience in a high-acuity hospital environment.

Travel Respiratory Therapist Job Details

• Weekly Estimated Pay: $2,150-$2,310
• Location: New London, Connecticut
• Healthcare Setting: Short-term acute care hospital; Level III trauma center
• Start Date: October 26, 2026
• End Date: January 25, 2027
• Contract Duration: 13 weeks
• Schedule: 40 hours per week
• Shifts per Week: 4
• Shift Duration: 10 hours
• Shift Options: Evening or mid shifts from approximately 2:45 p.m. to 12:45 a.m., or night shifts from approximately 11:00 p.m. to 9:00 a.m.
• Weekend and Holiday Coverage: At least every other weekend and holiday, based on department needs
• Float: May float to a nearby affiliated hospital as needed
• Electronic Medical Record: Epic
• Dress Code: Navy blue scrubs

Registered Respiratory Therapist Job Requirements

• At least 2 years of recent respiratory therapy experience in a hospital setting
• Current Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credential; Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT) credential as applicable
• Active Connecticut and Rhode Island respiratory therapy licenses; one license may be pending as long as the other is active
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
• Required pediatric respiratory care experience
• Experience caring for neonatal, pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients
• Ability to provide respiratory care in emergency, critical care, and acute care environments
• Epic charting experience preferred
• Ability to meet travel assignment requirements and complete required orientation and training modules
• Current influenza vaccination is required

Respiratory Therapist Responsibilities

• Assess, treat, and monitor patients with a broad range of respiratory conditions
• Manage oxygen therapy, high-flow nasal cannula, CPAP, BiPAP, ventilators, T-piece systems, and tracheostomy collars
• Assist with intubation and support emergency airway management
• Perform and interpret arterial blood gas testing
• Provide airway placement, suctioning, pulmonary hygiene, and tracheostomy care
• Support patients requiring mechanical ventilation, including ventilator troubleshooting and weaning
• Deliver pediatric and neonatal respiratory interventions, including bubble CPAP, neonatal airway support, and umbilical blood gas assistance
• Perform chest physiotherapy, including vest therapy, as clinically indicated
• Collect sputum specimens and administer respiratory treatments, including metered-dose inhalers
• Collaborate with nurses, physicians, and other healthcare professionals to promote safe, effective patient care
• Accurately document respiratory assessments, interventions, and patient responses in Epic

Location and Hospital Setting

New London offers a scenic coastal setting in southeastern Connecticut, with a rich maritime history, waterfront views, historic architecture, and convenient access to outdoor recreation, dining, and cultural attractions. This Connecticut healthcare opportunity is an appealing destination for respiratory therapists seeking a rewarding travel assignment in a welcoming New England community.

Apply now to join the respiratory therapy team and advance your experience as a Registered Respiratory Therapist in New London, Connecticut.

Benefits

401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision

Equal Opportunity

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity across our organization. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.