Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) Travel Jobs – Bridgeport, Connecticut

Join a high-acuity acute care team as a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) on a 26-week travel assignment in Bridgeport, CT. Work night shifts across adult, pediatric, and neonatal units in a Level II trauma hospital while expanding your respiratory therapy experience. Bridgeport offers coastal New England character, vibrant arts and dining, parks, and convenient access to the greater New York metropolitan area.

Respiratory Therapist Travel Job Details

• Weekly Estimated Pay: $1,930-$2,080
• Assignment Type: Hospital travel contract
• Location: Bridgeport, Connecticut
• Start Date: October 19, 2026
• Duration: 26 weeks, with a 13-week option available
• Schedule: Three 12-hour night shifts per week
• Shift: 7:00 p.m.-7:30 a.m.
• Weekend Requirement: Every other weekend, with holidays as needed
• Healthcare Setting: Short-term acute care hospital and Level II trauma environment
• Electronic Health Record: Epic
• Float Expectations: May rotate across hospital areas, including neonatal and pediatric units, and support an additional nearby campus based on census and staffing needs
• Orientation: 36 hours

Registered Respiratory Therapist Job Requirements

• At least 2 years of recent respiratory therapy experience in an acute care hospital setting
• Previous travel respiratory therapist experience required
• Current Connecticut respiratory care license
• Current BLS certification
• Current CRT or RRT credential; RRT is strongly preferred
• Demonstrated Level II trauma experience required; higher-level trauma experience is a plus
• Recent Draeger ventilator experience required
• Experience with Epic or another electronic health record system
• NICU, pediatric, high-frequency jet ventilator, and oscillating ventilator experience preferred
• Ability to work nights, every other weekend, holidays, and float according to patient care needs
• Strong clinical judgment, adaptability, communication, and interdisciplinary collaboration skills

Respiratory Therapist Responsibilities

• Provide respiratory therapy care for neonates, infants, children, adolescents, adults, and older adults
• Assess respiratory status, interpret arterial blood gases, and develop or implement appropriate treatment plans
• Manage and troubleshoot mechanical ventilation, including Draeger ventilators, CPAP, BiPAP, HFNC, and other advanced respiratory support systems
• Perform airway management, intubation assistance, extubation support, suctioning, tracheostomy care, and ventilator weaning
• Assist with high-risk deliveries and provide respiratory support in neonatal and pediatric care areas
• Deliver aerosolized medications, pulmonary hygiene, chest physiotherapy, and other prescribed respiratory treatments
• Respond to emergencies and collaborate with physicians, nurses, and interdisciplinary teams in a trauma and acute care setting
• Float to assigned hospital areas and support changing staffing and patient census needs
• Accurately document assessments, interventions, and patient responses in Epic
• Support orientation and knowledge-sharing for students or new team members when requested

Apply now for this Registered Respiratory Therapist travel assignment in Bridgeport, Connecticut, and bring your acute care expertise to a high-acuity 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.