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GHR HealthcareFarmington, CTTravel
Agency
GHR Healthcare
Location
Farmington, CT
Job type
Travel
Profession
Respiratory Therapist
Industry
Nursing & Healthcare
Posted
Oct 14, 2026

Pay breakdown

Hourly
$58.61
Weekly
$2,110
Yearly (full-time)
$109,720
Start date
November 13, 2026

This job pays about $58.61/hour — 43% above the median for Respiratory Therapist jobs in Connecticut ($40.98/hour). The total includes tax-free housing and meal stipends, which staff jobs don't pay, so take-home pay is usually higher than the hourly figure suggests.

Estimated from the weekly pay in the listing, 36 hours a week; yearly = 52 weeks. Median wage: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025.

Respiratory Therapist jobs in Connecticut right now

  • 55 open Respiratory Therapist jobs in Connecticut from 6 agencies, 9 of them in Farmington.
  • Pay in these listings: $54.21 – $82.44/hour, median $61.25/hour.
  • Typical Respiratory Therapist pay in Connecticut: $40.98/hour ($85,238/year, BLS).
  • Highest median pay: AHS Staffing ($69.00/hour across 11 jobs).

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Job description

Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) Travel Job – Farmington, CT

Take your next travel respiratory therapist assignment in Farmington, Connecticut. Join a hospital respiratory therapy team and provide essential acute-care services to adult patients with respiratory, cardiac, and orthopedic needs. This 13-week Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) travel job offers the opportunity to work across multiple hospital settings while collaborating with multidisciplinary clinical teams. Farmington combines a welcoming New England community with convenient access to the greater Hartford area, making it an appealing destination for healthcare professionals seeking professional growth and a vibrant regional setting.

Respiratory Therapist Job Details

  • Assignment Type: 13-week travel respiratory therapy assignment
  • Location: Farmington, Connecticut
  • Start Date: November 13, 2026
  • End Date: February 11, 2027
  • Weekly Estimated Pay: $2,030–$2,190
  • Schedule: 36 hours per week
  • Shift: 12-hour day shifts, 7:00 a.m.–7:00 p.m.
  • Weekend Rotation: Every other weekend
  • Healthcare Setting: Hospital respiratory therapy department
  • Additional Scheduling: Call, holiday coverage, and additional hours may be required based on department needs

Registered Respiratory Therapist Job Requirements

  • At least 1 year of recent respiratory therapy experience; 1–2 years preferred
  • Active Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credential through the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC) or an equivalent recognized certifying body
  • Active respiratory therapist licensure or authorization to practice in Connecticut
  • Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
  • Recent travel healthcare experience required
  • Experience with EPIC electronic medical record documentation required
  • Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certification or experience strongly preferred
  • Availability for the assigned weekend rotation, call coverage, and holidays
  • Ability to float to departments within clinical competency, including the intensive care unit (ICU), emergency department, and inpatient floors

Respiratory Therapist Responsibilities

  • Provide respiratory therapy services to adult patients with respiratory, cardiac, and orthopedic conditions
  • Assess patients, deliver prescribed respiratory treatments, and monitor responses to therapy
  • Support respiratory care delivery in the emergency department, intensive care unit, medical-surgical, and telemetry settings
  • Collaborate with physicians, nurses, and other members of the care team to develop and implement effective respiratory care plans
  • Respond to urgent and emergent respiratory needs throughout the hospital
  • Accurately document respiratory assessments, treatments, and patient outcomes in EPIC
  • Float or reassign to clinically appropriate departments as needed to support patient care and staffing coverage
  • Participate in weekend, holiday, call, and additional coverage rotations as assigned

Apply now for this Registered Respiratory Therapist travel assignment in Farmington, Connecticut, and join a collaborative hospital respiratory therapy team.

Benefits

401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision

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