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Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) Travel Job – Night Shift in Bridgeport, CT

Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) travel job in Bridgeport, Connecticut, supporting adult, pediatric, and neonatal patients on an overnight hospital assignment.

Join a short-term acute-care hospital team as a Registered Respiratory Therapist supporting patients across adult, pediatric, and neonatal care areas. This on-site night-shift travel assignment offers the opportunity to use advanced respiratory therapy skills in a Level II trauma environment while collaborating with multidisciplinary teams and caring for a diverse patient population.

Located in coastal southwestern Connecticut, Bridgeport offers waterfront attractions, cultural experiences, convenient transportation, and easy access to the greater New York and New England regions.

Respiratory Therapist Travel Job Details

• Weekly Estimated Pay: $1,930–$2,080
• Location: Bridgeport, Connecticut
• Setting: On-site short-term acute-care hospital
• Assignment Type: 13-week respiratory therapist travel assignment
• Start Date: October 19, 2026
• Shift: 12-hour night shifts, 7:00 p.m. – 7:30 a.m.
• Shifts per Week: 4
• Weekend Coverage: Every other weekend; holidays as needed
• Orientation: 36 hours
• Documentation: Epic electronic medical record
• Floating: May rotate through hospital departments, including NICU and pediatric units, and support a nearby affiliated campus based on census and staffing needs

Registered Respiratory Therapist Job Requirements

• At least 2 years of recent respiratory therapy experience in an acute-care setting
• Previous travel assignment experience is required
• Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) strongly preferred; Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT) may be considered
• Current Connecticut respiratory care license
• Current BLS certification
• Level II trauma experience required
• Level III NICU experience required for consideration
• Recent Draeger ventilator experience is required
• Epic charting experience required
• Ability to care for neonates, infants, children, adolescents, adults, and geriatric patients
• Willingness to work every other weekend, holidays, and varied hospital units as needed
• Seasonal influenza vaccination is required; exemptions are not available for this assignment

Respiratory Therapist Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive respiratory care for patients across critical care, emergency, pediatric, neonatal, and general hospital areas
• Assess respiratory status, interpret arterial blood gases, and implement evidence-based respiratory treatment plans
• Manage invasive and noninvasive ventilation, including Draeger ventilators, CPAP, BiPAP, HFNC, high-frequency jet ventilation, and oscillating ventilation
• Assist with intubation, extubation, airway management, emergency response, and high-risk deliveries as appropriate
• Perform respiratory treatments, aerosol medication administration, pulmonary hygiene, suctioning, tracheostomy care, and ventilator troubleshooting
• Support neonatal and pediatric patients, including those requiring specialized respiratory therapies and NICU care
• Collect and analyze blood gases and other diagnostic specimens while maintaining accurate clinical documentation in Epic
• Collaborate with physicians, nurses, and other members of the care team to promote safe, high-quality patient outcomes
• Float throughout assigned hospital areas and orient students or new staff members when requested

Apply now for this Registered Respiratory Therapist travel opportunity in Bridgeport, Connecticut, and join a team delivering advanced respiratory care across diverse hospital units.

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.