Travel Registered Respiratory Therapist - $2,486 per week

American Traveler is seeking a travel Respiratory Therapist for a travel job in Bridgeport, Connecticut.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Respiratory Therapist
• Discipline: Allied Health Professional
• Start Date: 10/19/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, nights
• Employment Type: Travel

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Oct 19, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 2

Description

American Traveler is seeking a Respiratory Therapist (RRT/CRT) for a night shift position at a Level II Trauma Center acute care hospital requiring Draeger vent and Level II trauma experience.

Details

• Short term acute care hospital with 426 staffed beds and a Level II Trauma Center
• Respiratory/Neuro Diagnostics-RRT unit
• Night shift, 3x12 hours, 7:00 PM to 7:30 AM
• Every other weekend and holiday shifts as needed
• Floating required between two hospital campuses and across units including NICU and Pediatrics, frequency dependent on census and staffing needs
• Uses Epic for charting
• NICU experience preferred but not required

Requirements

• Current BLS certification required
• CRT or RRT certification required
• State license required if applicable
• Minimum 2 years of experience required
• Minimum 1 year of Level III or IV NICU experience required in work history
• Level II Trauma experience required
• Acute care experience required
• Teaching hospital experience required
• Draeger ventilator experience required
• Prior travel assignment experience required, with no contracts under 13 weeks
• Epic charting experience required
• 1 professional reference required

Additional Information

• Provide respiratory care across adult, pediatric, and neonatal populations including NICU and Pediatric Critical Care
• May be asked to orientate students or new hires as needed
• Skilled in ventilator management including CPAP, BiPAP, SIMV, and high frequency oscillation/jet ventilation preferred
• Experience with neonatal oscillating and high frequency jet vents is beneficial
• Flu vaccination required with no declinations accepted
• COVID vaccination and booster required, with religious or medical exemptions only
• Free parking available
• Part of a large regional health system
• Returning staff must have been separated from the facility for at least 2 years to be considered as a traveler
• Local candidates not accepted; candidates within 75 miles of the facility are considered local
• Up to 7 days of RTO may be auto-approved

American Traveler Job ID #P-762948. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36.0 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Travel Respiratory Therapist - Registered RT/RRT

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.