Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) Travel Job – Bridgeport, Connecticut Hospital Contract

Join a hospital respiratory therapy team in Bridgeport, CT, as a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) on a 13-week travel contract serving neonatal, pediatric, adult, and critical care patients. This on-site night-shift opportunity offers experienced respiratory therapists the chance to work in a short-term acute care hospital while exploring coastal New England near New Haven and New York City.

Travel Respiratory Therapist Job Details

• Weekly Estimated Pay: $1,930-$2,080
• Location: Bridgeport, Connecticut
• Healthcare Setting: Short-term acute care hospital; 426 staffed beds; Level II Trauma Center
• Start Date: October 19, 2026
• Contract Duration: 13-week travel respiratory therapy contract
• Schedule: 3 shifts per week; 12-hour night shifts
• Shift Hours: 7:00 p.m. – 7:30 a.m.
• Weekend Coverage: Every other weekend; holidays as needed
• Orientation: 36 hours
• Electronic Medical Record: Epic
• Floating: May float between hospital departments, including the NICU and pediatric units, and to a nearby affiliated campus based on staffing and census needs

Registered Respiratory Therapist Job Requirements

• At least 2 years of recent respiratory therapy experience in an acute care or hospital setting
• Previous travel respiratory therapist assignment experience required
• Level III NICU experience required, with the ability to provide respiratory care for neonatal and pediatric patients
• Level II trauma experience strongly preferred
• Draeger ventilator experience required
• Current BLS certification
• Current CRT or RRT credential; RRT credential strongly preferred
• Active Connecticut respiratory therapy license
• Recent Epic clinical documentation experience
• Ability to work night shifts, every other weekend, holidays, and across multiple hospital units as needed

Respiratory Therapist Responsibilities

• Provide respiratory therapy services to neonates, infants, children, adolescents, adults, and geriatric patients
• Assess respiratory status, interpret arterial blood gases, and develop or implement appropriate respiratory care interventions
• Manage and troubleshoot mechanical ventilation, including Draeger, high-frequency jet, and oscillating ventilators
• Provide respiratory care involving CPAP, BiPAP, HFNC, neonatal respiratory support, tracheostomies, and ventilator weaning
• Assist with intubation, extubation, high-risk deliveries, neonatal procedures, and emergency respiratory interventions
• Perform arterial punctures, blood gas collection, suctioning, aerosol treatments, pulmonary hygiene, and airway management
• Support patients with complex conditions, including ARDS, respiratory distress syndrome, bronchopulmonary dysplasia, pneumonia, and cystic fibrosis
• Float throughout the hospital, including critical care, emergency, pediatric, and NICU areas, based on census and staffing needs
• Collaborate with nurses, physicians, and other clinical team members to deliver safe, timely, and patient-centered respiratory care
• Provide orientation or support to students and newly hired staff when requested

Apply now for this Registered Respiratory Therapist travel opportunity in Bridgeport, Connecticut, and join a skilled hospital respiratory care 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.