Neonatal Respiratory Therapist
Bridgeport, CT
GHR Healthcare - Allied Health & Therapy
3x12 hrs

Travel Respiratory Therapist (RRT) – Night shift in Bridgeport, CT. 13-week travel contract at a Level III NICU and trauma center — ideal for experienced critical care respiratory therapists. Join our healthcare team delivering advanced neonatal, pediatric, and adult respiratory care in Connecticut.

Job Details

• Location: Bridgeport, CT 06610 (Bridgeport & Milford campuses)
• Setting: Short-term acute care hospital (426 staffed beds, Level II Trauma Center)
• Contract Type: Travel Respiratory Therapist (RRT) contract
• Start Date: May 4, 2026
• End Date: August 3, 2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• Shift: 4x12-hour nights (7:00 PM – 7:30 AM), every other weekend and holidays as needed
• Weekly Hours: 36
• Estimated Weekly Pay: $1,930 – $2,080
• Floating: Required between Bridgeport and Milford campuses, including NICU, Pediatrics, adult units
• Charting System: EPIC (experience with EPIC required)
• Perks: Free parking; supportive clinical team

Job Requirements

• Minimum 2 years recent critical care experience as a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT); Level III NICU and Level I trauma experience required
• Previous travel respiratory therapist experience required (travel RT jobs preferred)
• Proficiency with neonatal oscillating ventilators and Draeger vents required
• Current Connecticut Respiratory Care Practitioner license (or ability to obtain prior to start)
• Current BLS required; ACLS, NRP, PALS and CRT or RRT credentials strongly preferred
• EPIC charting experience required
• Willingness to float to all hospital units and support high-acuity areas as needed
• Flu vaccine required (no exemptions)
• Ability to work every other weekend and scheduled holidays
• Local candidates within 75 miles not accepted — candidate must be prepared to travel

Responsibilities

• Provide advanced respiratory therapy care to neonatal, pediatric, and adult patients in a Level III NICU and trauma center setting
• Operate and manage neonatal oscillating ventilators, Draeger vents, high-frequency ventilation, and other specialized respiratory equipment
• Perform respiratory interventions including ventilator management, intubation assistance, airway management, and emergency respiratory support
• Participate in high-risk deliveries, neonatal transports, and trauma responses as required
• Float between Bridgeport and Milford campuses to support all hospital units based on staffing needs
• Document respiratory assessments, interventions, and patient progress accurately in EPIC
• Orient, mentor, and support students and new hires when appropriate
• Maintain compliance with hospital policies, state respiratory care regulations, and patient safety standards

Why join us: This travel RT job in Bridgeport, CT offers a collaborative clinical environment, exposure to high-acuity neonatal and trauma cases, and competitive weekly pay. If you are an experienced critical care respiratory therapist (RRT) with neonatal and trauma expertise, we want to hear from you.

Apply now to join our travel respiratory therapy team in Connecticut — bring your RRT skills to a dynamic Level III NICU and trauma center. Join our healthcare team today!

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