Registered Respiratory Therapist
Westerly, RI
American Traveler
4x10 hrs, Flexible

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Variable, 4x10hrs
• Hours: 40 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Nov 16, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is seeking a Respiratory Therapist (RRT/CRT) for a short-term acute care Level III trauma center, requiring 2+ years of experience with pediatric background and active Rhode Island license.

Details

• Short term acute care Level III trauma center with 252 staffed beds
• Part of the Yale New Haven Health System
• Work settings include Adult Critical Care and Emergency Department
• Evening (4x10) and Night (4x10) shift options available
• 40 hours per week based on department need
• Schedule includes at least every other weekend and every other holiday
• Floating to Lawrence and Memorial Hospital as needed
• Uses Epic charting system
• Free parking available

Requirements

• Active Rhode Island license required to start; Connecticut license must be applied for/in process prior to submission (license required if applicable)
• BLS and CRT certification required; RRT preferred
• Minimum 2 years of experience required
• Pediatric experience required
• Prior travel experience required
• High school diploma required for lab competency to run I-STATs/ABGs
• Epic charting experience preferred
• Skilled in drawing arterial blood gases
• Experience with airway management devices and suctioning
• Experience with intubation assist
• Experience with nasal and oral airway placement and suctioning
• Experience with ETT and NT suctioning
• Experience with tracheostomy care and management
• One professional reference required

Additional Information

• Provide respiratory care services within Adult Critical Care and Emergency Department settings
• Participate in natural disaster or emergency response activities as needed
• Flu vaccine required with no declinations accepted
• COVID vaccine and booster required with religious or medical exemption only
• Local candidates not accepted within 75 miles of the hospital site
• Former staff must be separated for at least 2 years before returning as a traveler
• Up to 7 days of RTO may be auto-approved