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

Travel Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) – Pediatric and Neonatal Hospital Assignment in New London, CT

Join a collaborative respiratory therapy team as a Travel Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) in New London, Connecticut. Provide advanced pediatric, neonatal, and adult respiratory care in a Level III trauma hospital during this 13-week assignment.

Work in a short-term acute care hospital using EPIC while caring for patients across the lifespan. This travel respiratory therapist opportunity offers access to the coastal New London area, known for its waterfront scenery, historic character, and convenient shoreline recreation.

Travel Respiratory Therapist Job Details

• Location: New London, Connecticut
• Healthcare Setting: Short-term acute care hospital; Level III trauma center
• Weekly Estimated Pay: $2,150–$2,310
• Start Date: November 16, 2026
• Assignment End Date: February 15, 2027
• Contract Duration: 13 weeks
• Schedule: 40 hours per week; four 10-hour shifts
• Available Shifts: Mid shift, 2:45 p.m.–12:45 a.m.; or night shift, 11:00 p.m.–9:00 a.m.
• Weekend and Holiday Coverage: At least every other weekend and every other holiday, based on department needs
• Float: May be required to support another nearby hospital location
• Electronic Medical Record: EPIC
• Additional Details: Free parking; navy blue scrubs

Registered Respiratory Therapist Job Requirements

• At least 2 years of recent respiratory therapy experience, including experience in the specialty submitted
• Required pediatric respiratory care experience; neonatal respiratory therapy experience is strongly valued
• Active Connecticut and Rhode Island respiratory therapy licenses; candidates may begin with one active license and one pending license
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
• Current Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT) and Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credentials
• Ability to provide respiratory care to neonates, infants, children, adolescents, adults, and geriatric patients
• Strong clinical judgment, communication, and adaptability in a fast-paced hospital environment
• Willingness to complete required pre-start and annual competency modules
• Current influenza vaccination is required

Pediatric and Neonatal Respiratory Therapist Responsibilities

• Assess, treat, and monitor patients with acute and chronic respiratory conditions across multiple age groups
• Provide pediatric and neonatal respiratory support, including bubble CPAP, high-flow nasal cannula, CPAP/BiPAP, ventilator management, and weaning from mechanical ventilation
• Assist with intubation and high-risk deliveries and provide bag-mask ventilation when indicated
• Obtain and interpret arterial blood gases and umbilical blood gases
• Perform airway management, suctioning, tracheostomy care, chest physiotherapy, pulmonary hygiene, and oxygen therapy
• Respond to emergency department and critical-care respiratory needs
• Operate and troubleshoot respiratory equipment, including ventilators, tracheostomy collars, T-pieces, and high-pressure alarms
• Collect sputum specimens, administer metered-dose inhaler treatments, and support respiratory infection management
• Document assessments, interventions, and patient responses accurately in EPIC
• Collaborate with physicians, nurses, and other care team members to deliver safe, effective, patient-centered respiratory care
• Float to another nearby hospital location as needed to support continuity of respiratory services

Apply now for this Travel Registered Respiratory Therapist opportunity and join a healthcare team serving pediatric, neonatal, and adult patients in New London, Connecticut.

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.