Hospital | Certified Respiratory Therapist

Travel Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT/RRT) – Night Shift | Bridgeport, CT

Join a collaborative respiratory therapy team as a Travel Respiratory Therapist in a short-term acute care hospital in Bridgeport, Connecticut. This 13-week travel healthcare assignment offers the opportunity to provide specialized respiratory care to adult, pediatric, and neonatal patients while using advanced respiratory equipment and supporting high-acuity clinical needs.

Travel Respiratory Therapist Job Details

• Location: Bridgeport, Connecticut
• Assignment Type: Travel respiratory therapy contract
• Assignment Length: 13 weeks
• Assignment Dates: October 19, 2026 – January 18, 2027
• Weekly Estimated Pay: $1,930–$2,080
• Schedule: 3 shifts per week
• Shift: 12-hour night shifts, approximately 7:00 PM–7:30 AM
• Weekend Coverage: Every other weekend, with holidays as needed
• Healthcare Setting: Short-term acute care hospital with approximately 426 staffed beds and Level II trauma services
• Charting: Epic
• Floating: Rotation through hospital departments, including pediatric and neonatal units, and an affiliated nearby campus as staffing and census require

Certified Respiratory Therapist Job Requirements

• Minimum of 2 years of recent respiratory therapy experience in an acute care hospital setting
• Previous travel respiratory therapist assignment experience required
• Experience in a Level II trauma environment required; Level I trauma experience is a plus
• Current Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT) or Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credential; RRT is strongly preferred
• Current Connecticut respiratory care license
• Current BLS certification
• Recent experience with Draeger ventilators required
• NICU or Level III NICU respiratory care experience preferred
• Experience with neonatal and pediatric respiratory care, high-frequency jet or oscillating ventilators, and advanced airway management is highly valued
• Comfort with Epic documentation and floating to multiple hospital units
• Ability to work night shifts, every other weekend, and holidays as needed
• Annual influenza vaccination required according to site policy

Respiratory Therapist Responsibilities

• Provide respiratory care for neonates, infants, children, adolescents, adults, and geriatric patients
• Assess respiratory status and interpret arterial and capillary blood gases
• Manage, monitor, and troubleshoot mechanical ventilation, including Draeger ventilators, CPAP, BiPAP, HFNC, high-frequency jet ventilation, and oscillating ventilation
• Assist with intubation, extubation, airway management, neonatal procedures, and high-risk deliveries as assigned
• Deliver aerosolized medications, pulmonary hygiene, suctioning, chest physiotherapy, and other prescribed respiratory treatments
• Provide tracheostomy care and support patients requiring advanced respiratory therapies
• Respond to emergency and critical care needs throughout the hospital
• Collaborate with nurses, physicians, and interdisciplinary care teams to support safe, evidence-based patient care
• Float across assigned units and provide coverage where patient census and staffing needs require
• Complete accurate documentation in Epic and assist with orientation of students or new staff when requested

Bridgeport, Connecticut Travel Healthcare Highlights

Bridgeport offers a vibrant coastal Connecticut setting with convenient access to beaches, waterfront recreation, cultural attractions, dining, and major transportation routes. Its location between New Haven and New York City provides excellent opportunities to explore the region during time away from work, making this an appealing opportunity for respiratory therapists seeking Connecticut travel healthcare jobs.

Apply now to join this acute care respiratory therapy team and advance your travel healthcare career in Bridgeport, 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.