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Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) Travel Contract – Adult Critical Care in New Haven, CT

Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) travel job in New Haven, Connecticut for experienced clinicians seeking adult critical care experience at a Level I Trauma Center.

Join a high-acuity respiratory therapy team in New Haven, Connecticut, a vibrant coastal city known for its culture, walkable neighborhoods, and rich academic community. This 13-week travel respiratory therapist assignment offers experienced RRTs the opportunity to support patients in a Level I Trauma Center and short-term acute care environment while working alongside multidisciplinary clinical teams.

Travel Respiratory Therapist Job Details

• Location: New Haven, Connecticut
• Weekly Estimated Pay: $1,930–$2,080
• Assignment Type: 13-week travel contract
• Start Date: November 16, 2026
• Shift: Night shift, approximately 6:45 p.m. to 7:30 a.m.
• Shift Duration: 12-hour nights
• Shifts per Week: 3
• Hours per Week: 36
• Weekend Coverage: Every other weekend
• Call: Not required
• Scheduling: Schedules are assigned according to unit staffing needs; self-scheduling, block scheduling, and special scheduling accommodations are not available.
• Floating: Travelers must float between two nearby campuses connected by a shared parking area and shuttle service.
• Orientation: 72 hours
• Charting: Epic
• Facility Setting: Short-term acute care, Level I Trauma Center
• Patient Population: Neonates, adults, pediatrics, and geriatrics
• Openings: 4

Registered Respiratory Therapist Job Requirements

• At least 2 years of recent respiratory therapy experience, including experience in the specialty submitted.
• Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credential.
• Current BLS and ACLS certifications.
• Adult critical care ventilator experience required.
• Trauma experience required; Level I Trauma Center experience preferred.
• Current or eligible Connecticut respiratory therapist license required before the start date. Candidates should allow approximately 15–21 business days for license issuance.
• Experience with therapist-led protocols preferred.
• Experience with Hamilton C6 ventilators preferred; familiarity with other ventilators such as Puritan Bennett or Vyaire Avea is a plus.
• Experience with extracorporeal support, transplant services, NICU, or pediatric critical care is preferred.
• Flu vaccination is required.
• Travel clinicians must be available for the full assignment and understand that extended time off is not approved.

Respiratory Therapist Responsibilities

• Provide respiratory care for critically ill adult and trauma patients in a high-acuity acute care environment.
• Assess patients, interpret arterial blood gases, and develop or implement respiratory treatment plans.
• Manage invasive and noninvasive ventilation, including ventilator setup, troubleshooting, weaning, CPAP, BiPAP, and high-flow nasal cannula therapy.
• Perform airway management procedures, including extubation, oral and nasal airway placement, suctioning, and tracheostomy care.
• Administer aerosolized, inhaled, and nebulized medications in accordance with established protocols.
• Assist with emergency response, bronchoscopy support, pulmonary hygiene, and other advanced respiratory procedures as qualified.
• Monitor and respond to ventilator alarms, changes in patient condition, and urgent respiratory needs.
• Collaborate with physicians, nurses, and other members of the interdisciplinary care team.
• Float between assigned campuses and provide consistent, safe care across units as needed.
• Accurately document assessments, interventions, and patient responses in the electronic medical record.

Apply now for this Registered Respiratory Therapist travel contract in New Haven, Connecticut, and join a high-acuity clinical team supporting patients across the lifespan.

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.