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

Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT) Travel Jobs – 13-Week Hospital Contract in New London, CT

Join a collaborative respiratory therapy team as a Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT) in a Level III trauma center in New London, Connecticut. This 13-week travel respiratory therapist assignment offers the opportunity to care for neonates, pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients in a clinically diverse acute care hospital. New London is a scenic southeastern Connecticut coastal community known for its waterfront setting, historic character, arts, dining, and easy access to the region’s shoreline attractions.

Travel Respiratory Therapist Job Details

• Weekly Estimated Pay: $2,150–$2,310
• Assignment Type: 13-week travel respiratory therapy contract
• Location: New London, Connecticut
• Start Date: October 26, 2026
• Schedule: 4 shifts per week; 40 hours per week
• Shift Duration: 10-hour shifts
• Shift Options: Day shifts, approximately 8:00 a.m.–6:30 p.m., or evening shifts, approximately 2:00 p.m.–12:30 a.m.; schedule based on department needs
• Weekend and Holiday Coverage: At least every other weekend and holiday, based on department needs
• Healthcare Setting: Short-term acute care hospital and Level III trauma center
• Hospital Size: Approximately 252 staffed beds
• Documentation: Epic preferred
• Additional Details: Free parking; navy blue scrubs; may float to an affiliated hospital in Westerly, Rhode Island, as needed
• Travel Eligibility: Local candidates residing within 75 miles are not eligible for this assignment

Certified Respiratory Therapist Job Requirements

• Minimum of 2 years of recent respiratory therapy experience; at least 1 year required if otherwise not specified
• Current Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT) credential
• Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credential preferred
• Current Connecticut and Rhode Island respiratory therapy licenses; one license may be pending at start as long as the other is active
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
• Recent pediatric respiratory care experience required
• Experience in an acute care hospital or Level III trauma setting strongly preferred
• Ability to provide respiratory care for neonates, infants, children, adolescents, adults, and geriatric patients
• Ability to complete required pre-employment and annual specialty modules
• One professional reference required

Respiratory Therapist Responsibilities

• Deliver comprehensive respiratory therapy services to patients across multiple age groups and acuity levels
• Assess patients and interpret arterial blood gases to support timely respiratory care decisions
• Provide care using ventilators, BiPAP, CPAP, high-flow nasal cannula, bubble CPAP, T-piece systems, and tracheostomy equipment
• Assist with intubation and high-risk deliveries when needed
• Perform airway placement, suctioning, pulmonary hygiene, chest physiotherapy, and tracheostomy care
• Support mechanical ventilation initiation, monitoring, troubleshooting, and weaning
• Administer respiratory treatments, including metered-dose inhalers, oxygen therapy, and nebulized therapies
• Collect sputum specimens, draw arterial blood gases, and obtain umbilical blood gases when indicated
• Recognize and respond to respiratory emergencies, including ventilator alarms and acute changes in patient condition
• Collaborate with physicians, nurses, and interdisciplinary care teams to promote safe, evidence-based patient outcomes
• Float to an affiliated nearby hospital in Westerly, Rhode Island, when required by operational needs

Apply now for this Certified Respiratory Therapist travel contract in New London, Connecticut, and join a collaborative hospital respiratory therapy team!

Benefits

401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision

Equal Opportunity

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity across our organization. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.