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Hospital | Registered Respiratory Therapist

GHR HealthcareFarmington, CTTravel
Agency
GHR Healthcare
Location
Farmington, CT
Job type
Travel
Profession
Respiratory Therapist
Industry
Nursing & Healthcare
Posted
Sep 16, 2026

Pay breakdown

Hourly
$55.69
Weekly
$2,005
Yearly (full-time)
$104,260
Contract length
13 weeks
Start date
11/13/2026

This job pays about $55.69/hour — 36% 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 in Farmington, CT

Travel Registered Respiratory Therapist opportunity in Farmington, Connecticut. Join a hospital-based respiratory therapy team and provide high-quality adult patient care in a busy, collaborative acute care environment. Farmington, CT (06032) offers a welcoming New England setting with a charming downtown feel, scenic surroundings, and convenient access to the greater Hartford area.

Job Details

  • Position: Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT)
  • Employment Type: Travel Respiratory Therapy Job
  • Location: Farmington, CT
  • Setting: Hospital Respiratory Therapy Department
  • Contract Duration: 13 weeks
  • Shift: 12-hour nights, 7:00 PM to 7:00 AM
  • Schedule: 36 hours per week; every other weekend rotation
  • Start Date: 11/13/2026
  • Weekly Estimated Pay: $1,930 - $2,080
  • Additional Notes: Holiday coverage and occasional additional hours may be required based on unit needs

Job Requirements

  • Active Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credential through the NBRC or equivalent certifying body
  • Current Connecticut Respiratory Therapist license or eligibility to practice in Connecticut
  • Minimum of 1 year of respiratory therapy experience required; 1-2 years preferred
  • Previous travel respiratory therapist experience required
  • Current BLS certification required
  • EPIC electronic medical record experience required
  • NRP certification highly desired
  • Strong clinical skills in fast-paced adult acute care environments
  • Ability to float to other units within scope of practice and clinical competence

Responsibilities

  • Provide high-quality respiratory care to adult patients with respiratory, cardiac, orthopedic, and other complex medical needs
  • Deliver care across multiple clinical areas, including ICU, emergency department (ED), med-surg, telemetry, and other assigned units as needed
  • Support patient assessments, treatments, monitoring, and respiratory equipment management in accordance with departmental standards
  • Collaborate closely with physicians, nurses, and interdisciplinary healthcare teams to promote optimal patient outcomes
  • Adapt quickly to changing patient care needs and assist with unit coverage when reassigned within scope of practice
  • Maintain accurate and timely documentation in the electronic medical record (EPIC)
  • Contribute to a positive, team-oriented environment while delivering compassionate patient care

Apply now for this exciting Registered Respiratory Therapist travel job in Farmington, CT, and join a dedicated healthcare team today.

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.

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