RRT
New Haven, CT
American Traveler
3x12 hrs, Nights

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Nov 16, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 2

Description

American Traveler is seeking a Registered Respiratory Therapist for a night shift position at a Level I Trauma Center, requiring 2+ years of adult critical care ventilator and trauma experience.

Details

• Night shift, 3x12-hour shifts, 7:00 PM to 7:00 AM
• Travelers must float between two nearby campuses connected by a shared parking lot and shuttle service
• Weekend requirement every other weekend
• No on-call requirement
• No self-scheduling or special scheduling accommodations permitted; all schedules assigned based on unit staffing needs
• Works in Adult Critical Care and Emergency Department settings, with potential exposure to NICU and Pediatric Critical Care
• Uses Epic for charting
• Performs ventilator management including BiPAP, CPAP, and weaning from mechanical ventilation
• Performs airway management, suctioning, and pulmonary hygiene procedures
• Administers a range of respiratory medications including bronchodilators and inhaled steroids
• Interprets arterial blood gases (ABGs)

Requirements

• RRT and BLS required; ACLS required
• NRP and PALS certifications preferred
• Minimum 2 years of critical care experience required
• Trauma experience and adult critical care ventilator experience required
• Preferred experience with ECMO, NICU, and pediatric populations
• Preferred experience with Hamilton C6 ventilators
• Teaching hospital and Trauma Level I experience preferred
• 1 professional reference required
• License required if applicable
• Flu vaccine required with no declinations accepted; COVID booster required with medical/religious exemptions only

Additional Information

• Works within a large academic medical center that is a Level I Trauma Center
• Navy blue scrub color required
• First-time travelers will be considered for this role
• Extended time off requests will not be approved during the assignment
• Returning staff must have been separated from the facility for at least 2 years to be eligible as a traveler
• Local candidates are not accepted if residing within 75 miles of the facility
• Candidates should be prepared to participate in natural disaster or emergency response activities as needed