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Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) – Pediatric Travel Job in New London, Connecticut

Join our healthcare team as a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) on a 13-week pediatric travel assignment in New London, CT.

Bring your respiratory therapy expertise to a dynamic short-term acute care hospital and Level III trauma center in New London, Connecticut. This travel respiratory therapist assignment offers the opportunity to support patients across the lifespan, with a strong emphasis on pediatric and neonatal respiratory care. Located along Connecticut’s scenic southeastern coastline, New London offers a welcoming waterfront setting, rich maritime character, and convenient access to coastal communities and regional attractions.

Travel Respiratory Therapist Job Details

• Weekly Estimated Pay: $2,150–$2,310
• Location: New London, Connecticut
• Healthcare Setting: Short-term acute care hospital; Level III trauma center
• Assignment: 13-week travel respiratory therapy assignment
• Start Date: October 26, 2026
• Schedule: 4 shifts per week, totaling 40 hours
• Shift Duration: 10-hour shifts
• Shift Options: Mid/evening shifts, approximately 2:45 p.m.–12:45 a.m., or night shifts, approximately 11:00 p.m.–9:00 a.m.
• Weekend and Holiday Coverage: At least every other weekend and holiday, based on department needs
• Electronic Medical Record: Epic preferred
• Additional Assignment Detail: Occasional floating to a nearby affiliated hospital may be required

Registered Respiratory Therapist Job Requirements

• Minimum of 2 years of recent respiratory therapy experience
• Required pediatric respiratory therapy experience
• Current Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) and/or Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT) credentials, as applicable
• Active Connecticut and Rhode Island respiratory therapy licenses; one license may be pending if the other is active
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
• Proficiency in pediatric and neonatal respiratory care, including CPAP, BiPAP, bubble CPAP, high-flow nasal cannula, ventilators, airway management, and suctioning
• Experience with arterial blood gas collection and interpretation
• Ability to complete required flu vaccination requirements
• Strong communication skills and the ability to collaborate effectively with an interdisciplinary healthcare team

Pediatric Respiratory Therapist Responsibilities

• Assess, treat, and monitor patients with respiratory conditions across neonatal, pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric populations
• Provide respiratory support using oxygen therapy, CPAP/BiPAP, high-flow nasal cannula, mechanical ventilation, tracheostomy equipment, and related devices
• Assist with intubation, airway placement, high-risk deliveries, and emergency respiratory interventions
• Collect and interpret arterial blood gases and communicate findings to the interdisciplinary care team
• Perform pulmonary hygiene, chest physiotherapy, airway suctioning, tracheostomy care, and ventilator troubleshooting
• Support ventilator weaning and evaluate patient response to respiratory treatments
• Administer prescribed respiratory therapies, including metered-dose inhalers and aerosol treatments
• Maintain accurate documentation in the electronic medical record and uphold department and patient-safety standards
• Participate in weekend and holiday coverage and float to a nearby affiliated hospital when departmental needs require

Apply now to advance your respiratory therapy career with a pediatric travel assignment in New London, Connecticut.

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.