Respiratory Therapist CRT
New Haven, CT
American Traveler
3x12 hrs, Nights

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Nov 16, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is seeking a Respiratory Therapist (RRT/CRT) with 2+ years of adult critical care and trauma experience for a night shift position at a Level I Trauma Center.

Details

• Night shift, 3x12-hour shifts (7:00 PM - 7:00 AM)
• Weekend rotation required every other weekend
• Must float between two nearby campuses connected by shuttle service
• Works in Adult Critical Care and Emergency Department settings
• Exposure to NICU and Pediatric Critical Care patient populations
• Utilizes a variety of ventilator management techniques including BiPAP, CPAP, and high frequency oscillator
• Performs ABG interpretation, airway management, and pulmonary hygiene procedures
• Epic charting system used
• No on-call requirements

Requirements

• Active RRT or CRT license required if applicable
• Minimum 2 years of experience in adult critical care and trauma settings
• Current BLS and ACLS certifications required
• NRP and PALS certifications preferred
• Trauma Level I and teaching hospital experience preferred
• Experience with Hamilton C6 ventilator preferred
• Extra Corporal (ECMO), NICU, and Pediatric experience preferred
• First-time travelers accepted
• One professional reference required
• Flu vaccine required with no declinations accepted
• COVID-19 vaccine required with medical/religious exemptions only

Additional Information

• Works within a Level I Trauma Center, academic medical center setting
• Participates in therapist-led protocols and ventilator weaning management
• Handles a wide range of medication delivery and administration tasks including aerosol setups, MDIs, and nebulizer treatments
• May assist with high-risk deliveries and neonatal/pediatric procedures
• Navy blue scrubs required
• Schedules are assigned based on unit staffing needs with no self-scheduling or special accommodations
• Extended time off requests will not be approved after offer acceptance
• Returning staff must have been separated from the facility for at least 2 years to be considered as a traveler
• Local candidates not accepted within 75 miles of the facility
• Travelers may be required to participate in natural disaster or emergency response activities as needed