NICU Respiratory Therapist
Bridgeport, CT
Access Healthcare
4x12 hrs, Nights
$3,283/weekOverview
- Start Date05/18/2026
- Shift Breakdown4x12 hrs
- ShiftNights
- Duration13 weeks
Pay
Qualifications
- Allied Health Professional (2 years)
- , Registered Respiratory Therapist, Respiratory Care Practitioner or Respiratory Therapist (2 years)
Description
Job Opportunity: CRT (Respiratory / Neuro Diagnostics)
Location
- Bridgeport, Connecticut
Employment Type
- Travel/Contract
Contract Length
- 13 weeks
Work Schedule
- Night shift, 4 shifts of 12 hours each (7:00 PM – 7:30 AM)
- Every other weekend and holidays as needed
Facility Type
- Short term acute care hospital
- Level II Trauma Center
- 426 staffed beds
Job Description
- Must have prior travel experience
- Required to work in a Level 3 NICU (Neonatal Intensive Care Unit)
- Must have NICU experience with proficiency in neonatal oscillating ventilators and Draeger ventilators
- Must have Level 1 Trauma experience
- Floating between Bridgeport Hospital and Milford campuses as needed, including NICU and Pediatric units
- May be asked to orientate students or new hires
- Charting system: EPIC
Required Qualifications
- Valid Respiratory Therapist license in Connecticut
- Minimum 2 years of Respiratory Therapist experience, including experience within the last year
- Prior travel experience required
- BLS certification required
Employer
Access Healthcare
Access Healthcare aims to provide superior service to our nursing family by providing around the clock support, competitive pay packages and an unmatched benefits package! Unlike other agencies, we offer a true family feel and work with you to find the placement that is right for you. We offer one of the top leading pay packages in the industry and we are ready to get you the money you deserve!
Access Healthcare was founded by two travel nurses, Danielle and Diego, who had a dream and a shared vision of creating an agency which all nurses would want to work with. Our passion has led us to where we are today as one of the top 10 agencies in our home state of New Jersey, with access to contracts in all 50 states! We encourage you to join our team and we cannot wait to get to know you!
About Bridgeport, CT
As a Travel Respiratory Therapist in Bridgeport, CT here's what you should know:- Bridgeport's cost of living is higher than the national average, particularly in housing and transportation.
- Wages may not fully match up with the higher cost of living.
- Average summer highs are around 83°F, and winter lows can drop to 22°F.
- Short-term rentals and furnished housing options are available, but they may require some searching and planning.
- Bridgeport is car-friendly, but public transportation options such as buses and trains are also available for getting around the city and nearby areas.
- Bridgeport has a diverse population with a wide age range.
- Common health issues may include obesity and heart disease.
- There is a growing population of travel nurses in the area.
- Bridgeport offers a variety of restaurants, art galleries, music venues, and sports activities.
- Outdoor enthusiasts can enjoy parks, beaches, and hiking trails in the area.
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