Local Contract Respiratory Therapist
Meriden, CT
Amergis Healthcare Staffing, Inc.-Allied
5x8 hrs, Days
$62/hourOverview
- Start Date09/28/2026
- Shift Breakdown5x8 hrs
- ShiftDays
- Duration52 weeks
Pay
Description
Position: Respiratory Therapist (Pulmonary Diagnostics)
Schedule: Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM-4:30 PM
Setting: Outpatient Pulmonary Department
Additional details:
- 13-week temp-to-perm assignment
- Start date: 09/21/2026
- 40 hours per week
- No call required
- Local candidates only
- Minimum 2 years of experience required
- Epic experience preferred
- NIHSS certification required
- RRT required
- Pulmonary function testing and pulmonary diagnostics experience strongly preferred
Responsibilities include:
- Performing pulmonary function and lung capacity testing
- Operating, calibrating, and maintaining diagnostic equipment
- Supporting pulmonary diagnostic procedures and patient assessments
- Managing supply inventory and equipment upkeep
Employer
Amergis Healthcare Staffing, Inc.-Allied
Amergis, formerly known as Maxim Healthcare Staffing, has connected the nation’s top talent to a variety of healthcare and educational partners since 1988. We achieved a pioneering certification with the Joint Commission in 2008 and have since evolved into one of the foremost staffing companies in the United States. We provide meaningful opportunities to our extensive network of professionals, across health systems, government facilities, or schools. Through partnership and innovation, Amergis creates unmatched staffing experiences to deliver the best workforce solutions. Our commitment to a higher standard of service has fueled our growth, solidifying our nationwide and local presence in healthcare and education.
About Meriden, CT
As a travel nurse in Meriden, CT here's what you should know:- Slightly higher than the national average, but wages generally match up with the cost of living
- Average summer highs of 82°F and lows of 61°F, average winter highs of 37°F and lows of 20°F
- Options for short term rentals are available and relatively easy to find
- Car friendly city with limited public transportation options
- Diverse population with a wide age range.
- Common health issues include obesity and heart disease.
- There is a growing population of travel nurses in the area
- Plenty of restaurants offering diverse cuisines, local art galleries, live music venues, various sports facilities, and outdoor activities in nearby parks and hiking trails