RRT Pediatrics
New London, CT
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 Pediatric Respiratory Therapist with 2+ years experience for a Level III trauma center, requiring active or pending CT and RI state licensure.

Details

• Short-term acute care Level III trauma center with 252 staffed beds, part of the Yale New Haven Health System
• RRT Pediatrics unit
• Evening (4x10, 14:45-0:45) and/or night (4x10, 23:00-9:00) shifts, 40 hours per week
• Schedule includes at least every other weekend and every other holiday based on department need
• Floating to Westerly Hospital as needed
• Uses Epic charting system
• Navy blue scrubs required

Requirements

• CT and RI state licenses required (license required if applicable); candidate may start with one active and one pending
• BLS certification required
• CRT certification required; RRT preferred
• Minimum 2 years of experience required; 1.5 years accepted if candidate has Level I trauma or travel experience
• Pediatrics experience required
• NICU experience preferred
• Epic charting experience preferred
• Skills in neonatal/pediatric equipment and procedures including bubble CPAP, CPAP/BIPAP, intubation assist, and umbilical blood gases preferred
• Experience with ventilator management, airway management, suctioning, and pulmonary hygiene
• Experience caring for infants/children with RSV preferred
• One professional reference required

Additional Information

• Provide respiratory care to pediatric patients including ventilator management, airway management, and pulmonary hygiene
• Work as part of a multidisciplinary pediatric respiratory care team
• Participate in high-risk delivery support and neonatal/pediatric procedures as needed
• Travelers may be required to participate in natural disaster or emergency response activities
• Flu vaccine required with no declinations accepted
• COVID vaccine and booster required, with religious/medical exemptions only
• Free parking available on-site
• Local candidates not accepted; candidates within 75 miles of the hospital are considered local
• Returning staff must be separated from the facility for at least 2 years to be considered as a traveler
• Up to 7 days of RTO can be auto-approved