Respiratory Therapist
New London, CT
GHR Healthcare - Allied Health & Therapy
5x8 hrs

Apply for a 13-week Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT) travel assignment in New London, CT, supporting neonatal, pediatric, adult, and geriatric patients in a Level III trauma center. Join a collaborative respiratory therapy team in a short-term acute care hospital and provide essential respiratory care across the lifespan. New London offers a welcoming coastal setting with waterfront views, maritime history, nearby beaches, and convenient access to the outdoor attractions of southeastern Connecticut.

Respiratory Therapist Travel Job Details

• Weekly Estimated Pay: $2,150–$2,310
• Location: New London, Connecticut
• Assignment Type: 13-week travel respiratory therapy assignment
• Start Date: October 26, 2026
• Schedule: Four 10-hour shifts per week; day shifts from 8:00 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. and mid shifts from 2:00 p.m. to 12:30 a.m., based on department needs
• Hours: 40 hours per week
• Weekend and Holiday Coverage: At least every other weekend and every other holiday, based on department needs
• Healthcare Setting: Short-term acute care hospital and Level III trauma center
• Charting: Epic preferred
• Attire: Navy blue scrubs
• Floating: May float to a nearby partner hospital as needed

Certified Respiratory Therapist Job Requirements

• At least 2 years of recent respiratory therapy experience required
• Current Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT) credential required; Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credential preferred
• Active Connecticut and Rhode Island respiratory therapy licenses required; one license may be pending if the other is active
• Current BLS certification required
• Recent pediatric respiratory care experience required
• Experience caring for neonatal, pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients preferred
• Proficiency with Epic or comparable electronic medical record systems preferred
• Ability to support high-risk deliveries and provide respiratory care in acute and critical care environments
• Seasonal influenza vaccination required

Respiratory Therapist Responsibilities

• Assess, monitor, and provide respiratory care for patients across the lifespan
• Manage oxygen therapy, CPAP, BiPAP, nasal CPAP, high-flow nasal cannula, tracheostomy collars, T-piece systems, and mechanical ventilation
• Assist with intubation and provide airway support, including oral and nasal airway placement and suctioning
• Collect and interpret arterial blood gases and umbilical blood gases when indicated
• Perform pulmonary hygiene, chest physiotherapy, vest therapy, sputum specimen collection, and respiratory assessments
• Provide respiratory support for pediatric and neonatal patients, including NICU-related care and high-risk deliveries
• Monitor ventilator function, troubleshoot high-pressure alarms, and assist with ventilator weaning
• Provide emergency department and adult critical care respiratory support
• Document respiratory care accurately in the electronic medical record and collaborate with the interdisciplinary healthcare team
• Float to an additional nearby hospital location when department needs require

Apply now for this Certified Respiratory Therapist travel job in New London, Connecticut, and join a skilled healthcare team serving patients across the lifespan.

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