Respiratory Therapist in New Haven, Connecticut
- Agency
- Atlas MedStaff
- Location
- New Haven, CT
- Job type
- Travel
- Pay
- $2,177/Per Week
- Profession
- Respiratory Therapist
- Industry
- Nursing & Healthcare
- Posted
- Oct 27, 2026
Pay breakdown
- Hourly
- $60.47
- Weekly
- $2,177
- Yearly (full-time)
- $113,204
- Contract length
- 13 weeks
This job pays about $60.47/hour — 48% 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
- 30 open Respiratory Therapist jobs in Connecticut from 6 agencies, 6 of them in New Haven.
- Pay in these listings: $54.21 – $82.44/hour, median $60.47/hour.
- Typical Respiratory Therapist pay in Connecticut: $40.98/hour ($85,238/year, BLS).
- Highest median pay: AHS Staffing ($69.00/hour across 5 jobs).
Job description
Join a 13-week travel assignment in New Haven, Connecticut, as a Registered Respiratory Therapist supporting respiratory and neurodiagnostic services. You will work 12-hour day shifts in a trauma-focused acute care setting, providing ventilator management and respiratory therapy for adult critical care patients. The role includes floating between two nearby campuses connected by a shared parking area and traveler shuttle. Trauma experience and adult critical care ventilator experience are required, while Hamilton C6, extracorporeal, NICU, and pediatric experience are valued. Weekend coverage is required every other weekend, and schedules are assigned according to staffing needs.
Weather:
New Haven typically offers crisp, refreshing weather around this time of year, with cool temperatures, colorful scenery, and comfortable conditions for exploring the city and nearby coastal communities.
Fun Things To Do:
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City Exploration: Visit the New Haven Green and explore the surrounding downtown area.
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Outdoor Escape: Hike or enjoy scenic views at East Rock Park.
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Local Flavor: Discover the restaurants, galleries, and historic character of Wooster Square.
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Day Trip: Spend a day exploring the shoreline and attractions of Mystic.
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Day Trip: Enjoy the beaches, trails, and coastal scenery at Hammonasset Beach State Park.
Job Specifics:
City and State: New Haven, Connecticut
Shift: 12-hour days, 7:00 AM–7:30 PM, three shifts per week
Duration: 13 weeks, 36 hours per week
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