Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT) Travel Job – New London, Connecticut

Start your next respiratory therapy travel assignment in New London, CT, with a 13-week hospital opportunity for an experienced Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT). Support neonatal, pediatric, adult, and geriatric patients in a short-term acute care, Level III trauma setting while collaborating with a skilled clinical team. This healthcare job is ideal for a CRT with strong pediatric experience, critical care expertise, and confidence managing routine and high-acuity respiratory care.

New London offers a welcoming coastal Connecticut setting with waterfront scenery, historic character, convenient access to outdoor recreation, and a vibrant downtown community.

Travel Respiratory Therapist Job Details

• Weekly Estimated Pay: $2,150-$2,310
• Location: New London, Connecticut
• Assignment Dates: October 26, 2026-January 25, 2027
• Contract Duration: 13 weeks
• Schedule: 4 shifts per week, 40 hours per week
• Shift Duration: 10-hour shifts
• Available Shifts: Mid/evening shifts from 2:45 p.m.-12:45 a.m. and night shifts from 11:00 p.m.-9:00 a.m., based on department need
• Weekend and Holiday Coverage: At least every other weekend and holiday, based on department needs
• Practice Setting: Short-term acute care, Level III trauma hospital
• Patient Population: Neonates, infants, pediatrics, adolescents, adults, and geriatrics
• Electronic Medical Record: Epic
• Dress Code: Navy blue scrubs
• Additional Information: Free parking; floating to a nearby affiliated hospital may be required

Certified Respiratory Therapist Job Requirements

• At least 2 years of recent respiratory therapy experience in the specialty
• Current Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT) credential
• Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credential preferred
• Current BLS certification
• Active Connecticut and Rhode Island respiratory therapy licenses; one license may be pending if the other is active, subject to licensing timelines before the start date
• Required pediatric respiratory care experience; neonatal experience strongly preferred
• Experience in acute care, adult critical care, emergency care, mechanical ventilation, and respiratory care across multiple age groups
• Proficiency with arterial blood gas (ABG) collection and interpretation, CPAP/BiPAP, high-flow nasal cannula (HFNC), ventilators, airway management, suctioning, tracheostomy care, pulmonary hygiene, and ventilator weaning
• Epic charting experience preferred
• Seasonal influenza vaccination is required
• Must be eligible for a respiratory therapist travel assignment; candidates residing within 75 miles of the worksite are not eligible

Respiratory Therapist Responsibilities

• Assess, monitor, and provide respiratory treatments for neonatal, pediatric, adult, and geriatric patients
• Manage and troubleshoot mechanical ventilators, pressure and volume ventilation, high-pressure alarms, CPAP, BiPAP, HFNC, and other respiratory support equipment
• Assist with intubation, airway placement, emergency respiratory interventions, and high-risk deliveries as needed
• Collect and interpret arterial blood gases and umbilical blood gases when indicated
• Provide tracheostomy care, airway suctioning, chest physiotherapy, pulmonary hygiene, oxygen therapy, and ventilator weaning support
• Support respiratory care needs in critical care, emergency, neonatal, pediatric, and general hospital areas
• Collaborate with nurses, physicians, and interdisciplinary team members to develop and evaluate individualized respiratory care plans
• Document assessments, treatments, patient responses, and clinical interventions accurately in Epic
• Float to a nearby affiliated hospital when department coverage requires

Apply now for this Certified Respiratory Therapist travel opportunity in New London, Connecticut, and bring your respiratory care expertise to a collaborative hospital 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.