Respiratory Therapist (RRT)
Bristol, CT
GHR Healthcare
3x12 hrs

Travel Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) in Bristol, CT (06010). 13-week acute care travel contract — 12-hour nights — $1,830–$1,970/week. Apply now.

Join a welcoming, traveler-friendly acute care hospital team in Bristol, Connecticut. This travel respiratory therapist (RRT) opportunity is ideal for experienced respiratory care clinicians who want to advance skills in ventilator management and critical care while enjoying central Connecticut living and easy access to major New England cities.

Key Job Details

• Job Title: Travel Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) / Respiratory Therapist
• Weekly Estimated Pay: $1,830 – $1,970
• Employment Type: Travel Contract (13 weeks)
• Location: Bristol, CT (zip code 06010) — Connecticut respiratory therapy jobs
• Setting: Acute Care Hospital (ICU, ER, MedSurg, L&D, Recovery Room, Sleep Lab)
• Shift: 12-hour nights
• Hours per Week: 36
• Weekend Requirement: Every other weekend
• Holiday Requirement: Rotating with permanent staff
• Department Orientation: 2 days to 1 week

Required Qualifications — Respiratory Therapy

• Minimum 2 years of respiratory therapist experience with extensive ventilator management and ICU/critical care experience
• Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credential via NBRC (CRT may be considered)
• BLS (AHA) and ACLS required; PALS highly preferred
• Comfortable assisting with intubations and emergency airway management
• Strong communication skills, flexibility, and ability to float across hospital units
• Experience with MEDITECH or similar electronic medical record systems preferred

Primary Responsibilities — Respiratory Care / Critical Care

• Manage ventilators and advanced respiratory equipment (Draeger, Vision BiPAP, V60, Puritan Bennett, etc.)
• Perform and interpret arterial blood gases (ABGs); draw from A-lines using Epoc machine
• Assist with bronchoscopies, attend codes and rapid response teams
• Set up blenders and humidifiers in L&D; stabilize and transfer pediatric patients when indicated
• Provide oxygen setup and adjustments in the sleep lab as needed
• Float to ICU, ER, L&D, MedSurg, Psych, Recovery Room, and other required units
• Maintain accurate charting in MEDITECH and adhere to hospital documentation standards
• Follow department dress code: black and teal intermix tops and bottoms

Why This Travel Respiratory Therapist Job?

• Competitive weekly pay for travel respiratory therapy roles
• Work in a supportive, traveler-friendly hospital environment
• Gain broad acute care experience across ICU, ER, L&D, and specialty areas
• Explore Bristol, CT — convenient New England location with parks, dining, and community feel

Apply now to join our respiratory care team in Bristol, Connecticut. This travel respiratory therapist (RRT) role is ideal for clinicians seeking acute care and ventilator management experience. Submit your resume and current credentials to be considered for this Connecticut travel respiratory therapy job.

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