Travel Respiratory Therapist - Registered RT/RRT

Travel Respiratory Therapist - Registered RT/RRTAmerican TravelerNew Haven, Connecticut, United StatesPosition ID: P-772597Position status: OpenAssignment type: travelShift: NightsLength (weeks): 13Openings: 2Start date: 2026-11-16T00:00:00.000Z$2,456.00/week (estimated advertised weekly pay)DescriptionAmerican Traveler is seeking a Registered Respiratory Therapist for a night shift position at a Level I Trauma Center, requiring 2+ years of adult critical care ventilator and trauma experience.DetailsNight shift, 3x12-hour shifts, 7:00 PM to 7:00 AMTravelers must float between two nearby campuses connected by a shared parking lot and shuttle serviceWeekend requirement every other weekendNo on-call requirementNo self-scheduling or special scheduling accommodations permitted; all schedules assigned based on unit staffing needsWorks in Adult Critical Care and Emergency Department settings, with potential exposure to NICU and Pediatric Critical CareUses Epic for chartingPerforms ventilator management including BiPAP, CPAP, and weaning from mechanical ventilationPerforms airway management, suctioning, and pulmonary hygiene proceduresAdministers a range of respiratory medications including bronchodilators and inhaled steroidsInterprets arterial blood gases (ABGs)RequirementsRRT and BLS required; ACLS requiredNRP and PALS certifications preferredMinimum 2 years of critical care experience requiredTrauma experience and adult critical care ventilator experience requiredPreferred experience with ECMO, NICU, and pediatric populationsPreferred experience with Hamilton C6 ventilatorsTeaching hospital and Trauma Level I experience preferred1 professional reference requiredLicense required if applicableFlu vaccine required with no declinations accepted; COVID booster required with medical/religious exemptions onlyAdditional InformationWorks within a large academic medical center that is a Level I Trauma CenterNavy blue scrub color requiredFirst-time travelers will be considered for this roleExtended time off requests will not be approved during the assignmentReturning staff must have been separated from the facility for at least 2 years to be eligible as a travelerLocal candidates are not accepted if residing within 75 miles of the facilityCandidates should be prepared to participate in natural disaster or emergency response activities as neededHours per week: 36Hours per shift: 12