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Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) Travel Job in Bridgeport, CT

Join a collaborative hospital respiratory care team as a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) in Bridgeport, Connecticut. This 13-week travel respiratory therapy assignment offers night shifts, competitive weekly pay, and the opportunity to care for neonates, pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients in a short-term acute care hospital and Level II trauma center. Bridgeport is a vibrant coastal community with waterfront attractions, cultural venues, convenient access to New Haven and New York City, and a variety of dining and outdoor recreation options.

Travel Respiratory Therapist Job Details

• Weekly Estimated Pay: $1,930–$2,080
• Assignment Type: 13-week travel respiratory therapy assignment
• Location: Bridgeport, Connecticut
• Start Date: October 19, 2026
• Assignment End Date: January 18, 2027
• Healthcare Setting: Short-term acute care hospital and Level II trauma center
• Shift: 12-hour night shifts, 7:00 p.m.–7:30 a.m.
• Shifts per Week: 4
• Weekend Schedule: Every other weekend; holidays as needed
• Charting System: Epic experience required
• Floating: May rotate between hospital campuses and throughout hospital departments, including pediatric and NICU areas, based on census and staffing needs
• Orientation: 36 hours
• Parking: Free on-site parking

Registered Respiratory Therapist Job Requirements

• At least 2 years of recent respiratory therapy experience in the specialty
• Recent acute-care hospital respiratory therapy experience required
• Level II trauma center experience required
• Previous travel respiratory therapist experience required
• Current Connecticut respiratory care license
• Current BLS certification
• Current CRT or RRT credential; Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credential strongly preferred
• Draeger ventilator experience required
• Level III NICU respiratory care experience strongly preferred
• Current Epic charting experience
• Ability to work night shifts, every other weekend, holidays, and float throughout the hospital as needed

Respiratory Therapist Responsibilities

• Provide respiratory care for neonates, infants, pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients
• Assess patients, interpret arterial blood gases, and develop or implement respiratory treatment plans
• Manage invasive and noninvasive ventilation, including Draeger ventilators, CPAP, BiPAP, high-flow nasal cannula, SIMV, and other ventilation modes
• Assist with intubation, extubation, airway management, suctioning, tracheostomy care, and ventilator weaning
• Support critical care, emergency department, pediatric, and NICU respiratory care needs according to competency
• Provide aerosol treatments, pulmonary hygiene, chest physiotherapy, oxygen therapy, and respiratory medication administration
• Assist with high-risk deliveries and neonatal respiratory interventions as assigned
• Monitor and troubleshoot ventilator alarms and respiratory equipment
• Document respiratory care accurately in Epic and communicate patient status with the interdisciplinary healthcare team
• Support the orientation of respiratory therapy students or new team members when requested

Apply now for this Registered Respiratory Therapist travel opportunity in Bridgeport, Connecticut, and join a hospital respiratory care team serving patients across the age spectrum.

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.