Travel Registered Respiratory Therapist - Pediatrics - $2,698 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: 10/12/2026
• 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: Oct 12, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is seeking a Pediatric Respiratory Therapist with 2+ years of pediatric experience for a Level III trauma center within a large health system.

Details

• Short term acute care Level III trauma center with 252 staffed beds
• Pediatric respiratory care unit
• Day and evening shifts (4x10 hours)
• Weekend rotation at least every other weekend and every other holiday
• Holiday coverage required at least every other holiday
• Floating to an affiliate hospital as needed
• Uses Epic for charting
• Part of a large multi-hospital health system

Requirements

• CT and RI state licenses required; can start with one active and one pending
• License required if applicable
• BLS certification required
• CRT certification required
• Minimum 2 years of respiratory therapy experience
• Pediatric experience required
• Experience with neonatal/pediatric equipment including Bubble CPAP, CPAP/BiPAP, and umbilical blood gases preferred
• Skilled in ventilator management, ABG interpretation, and airway suctioning
• Experience with high-risk delivery assistance and intubation assist preferred
• 1 professional reference required

Additional Information

• Provide respiratory care to pediatric patients including ventilator management, airway clearance, and oxygen therapy
• Assist with high-risk deliveries and neonatal/pediatric procedures as needed
• Work as part of a multidisciplinary respiratory care team
• Navy blue scrubs required
• Flu vaccine required with no declinations accepted
• COVID vaccine and booster required with religious/medical exemption only
• Free parking provided on site
• Travelers must participate in natural disaster or emergency response activities as needed
• Local candidates not accepted within 75 miles of the facility
• Returning staff must be separated for at least 2 years to be eligible as a traveler
• Up to 7 days of RTO can be auto-approved

American Traveler Job ID #P-760546. 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.