Travel Respiratory Therapist (RRT) - Trauma & Adult Critical Care - $2,394 per week

American Traveler is seeking a travel Registered Respiratory Therapist for a travel job in New Haven, Connecticut.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Registered Respiratory Therapist
• Discipline: Allied Health Professional
• Start Date: 07/27/2026
• 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: Jul 27, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is seeking a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) with 2+ years of critical care experience for a night shift position at a Level I Trauma Center academic medical center in New Haven, CT.

Details

• Large Level I Trauma Center and academic medical center with 1,500+ staffed beds
• Night shift schedule: 7:00 PM – 7:30 AM, 3x12-hour shifts
• Every other weekend required
• Floating required between two campuses located one block apart, with shared parking and shuttle service available
• Adult Critical Care and Emergency Department are primary work settings
• NICU and Pediatric Critical Care experience preferred
• Charting system: Epic
• No on-call requirement
• Schedules are assigned based on unit staffing needs — no self-scheduling or special scheduling accommodations
• Navy blue scrubs required

Requirements

• Current RRT credential required
• Active ACLS and BLS certifications required
• NRP and PALS preferred
• Minimum 2 years of experience in Respiratory Therapy, specifically in critical care (1.5 years may be considered with Level I trauma or travel experience)
• Adult critical care ventilator experience required
• Trauma center experience required; experience at a large trauma facility strongly preferred
• Teaching hospital experience preferred
• Level I Trauma Center experience preferred
• Experience with therapist-led protocols
• Experience with Hamilton C6 ventilator preferred
• ECMO/extracorporeal experience preferred
• CT state license required if applicable — note that CT licensure typically takes 15–21 business days to issue; candidates should apply early
• 1 professional reference required for consideration
• Flu vaccination required; declinations are not accepted
• COVID-19 vaccination required; religious and medical exemptions are accepted

Additional Information

• Responsibilities include ventilator management (BiPAP, CPAP, high-frequency oscillator), weaning from mechanical ventilation, and troubleshooting high-pressure alarms
• Airway management duties include extubation, nasal/oral airway placement, tracheostomy care, and suctioning
• Medication administration includes a broad range of inhaled and respiratory medications including Nitric Oxide (iNO), Inhaled Flolan, racemic epinephrine, and others
• Pulmonary hygiene, sputum specimen collection, and ABG interpretation are core responsibilities
• Bronchoscopy assistance preferred
• Travelers are expected to participate in natural disaster or emergency response activities as needed
• First-time travelers are welcome to apply
• Candidates must live more than 75 miles from the facility to be eligible
• Former permanent staff must have been separated for at least 2 years to be considered as a traveler
• Up to 7 days of RTO may be approved; no additional RTO will be approved after offer acceptance
• Orientation modules are completed prior to start and are approximately 1 hour for allied health positions

American Traveler Job ID #P-730340. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36 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.