Travel RRT Pediatrics - $2,707 per week

American Traveler is seeking a travel Pediatric Respiratory Therapist for a travel job in New London, Connecticut.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Pediatric Respiratory Therapist
• Discipline: Allied Health Professional
• Start Date: 11/16/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 40 hours per week
• Shift: 10 hours, flexible
• Employment Type: Travel

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Variable, 4x10hrs
• Hours: 40 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Nov 16, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is seeking a Pediatric Respiratory Therapist with 2+ years experience for a Level III trauma center, requiring active or pending CT and RI state licensure.

Details

• Short-term acute care Level III trauma center with 252 staffed beds, part of the Yale New Haven Health System
• RRT Pediatrics unit
• Evening (4x10, 14:45-0:45) and/or night (4x10, 23:00-9:00) shifts, 40 hours per week
• Schedule includes at least every other weekend and every other holiday based on department need
• Floating to Westerly Hospital as needed
• Uses Epic charting system
• Navy blue scrubs required

Requirements

• CT and RI state licenses required (license required if applicable); candidate may start with one active and one pending
• BLS certification required
• CRT certification required; RRT preferred
• Minimum 2 years of experience required; 1.5 years accepted if candidate has Level I trauma or travel experience
• Pediatrics experience required
• NICU experience preferred
• Epic charting experience preferred
• Skills in neonatal/pediatric equipment and procedures including bubble CPAP, CPAP/BIPAP, intubation assist, and umbilical blood gases preferred
• Experience with ventilator management, airway management, suctioning, and pulmonary hygiene
• Experience caring for infants/children with RSV preferred
• One professional reference required

Additional Information

• Provide respiratory care to pediatric patients including ventilator management, airway management, and pulmonary hygiene
• Work as part of a multidisciplinary pediatric respiratory care team
• Participate in high-risk delivery support and neonatal/pediatric procedures as needed
• Travelers may be required to participate in natural disaster or emergency response activities
• Flu vaccine required with no declinations accepted
• COVID vaccine and booster required, with religious/medical exemptions only
• Free parking available on-site
• Local candidates not accepted; candidates within 75 miles of the hospital are considered local
• Returning staff must be separated from the facility for at least 2 years to be considered as a traveler
• Up to 7 days of RTO can be auto-approved

American Traveler Job ID #P-772539. Pay package is based on 10 hour shifts and 40.0 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Travel Respiratory Therapist - Pediatric RT

About American Traveler

With over 25 years of experience, American Traveler has established a reputation for outstanding customer service. Our team ensures a smooth, worry-free experience for those starting on or expanding their travel nursing and allied careers.

With thousands of travel nursing and allied jobs nationwide, our attentive and approachable recruiters find positions that align perfectly with your career aspirations and personal requirements.

American Traveler offers exceptional benefits, including premium medical, dental, vision and life insurance beginning day one of your assignment, generous 401(k) match, substantial housing stipends, and more. Additionally, with 24/7 support and access to our in-house clinicians, you are assured confidence and comfort throughout your assignment.

With our team behind you, you can relax and enjoy a rewarding travel career.