Travel Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) – Acute Care Hospital in Bridgeport, CT

Join a collaborative respiratory therapy team in Bridgeport, Connecticut, for a 13-week travel respiratory therapist assignment in a Level II trauma acute care hospital. This on-site opportunity is ideal for an experienced Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) who provides high-quality care to adult, pediatric, neonatal, and geriatric patients in a fast-paced hospital environment. Bridgeport offers convenient access to New York City, scenic waterfront areas, and diverse cultural attractions.

Travel Respiratory Therapist Job Details

• Weekly Estimated Pay: $1,930-$2,080
• Location: Bridgeport, Connecticut
• Healthcare Setting: Short-term acute care hospital; Level II trauma environment
• Start Date: October 26, 2026
• Assignment Duration: 13 weeks
• Shift: Nights, 7:00 p.m.-7:30 a.m.
• Shifts per Week: 3
• Shift Duration: 12-hour nights
• Schedule: Every other weekend and holidays as needed
• Orientation: Approximately 36 hours
• Charting System: Epic
• Floating: May rotate through hospital departments, including pediatric and neonatal areas, and may support an affiliated nearby campus as needed

Registered Respiratory Therapist Job Requirements

• At least 2 years of recent respiratory therapy experience in the specialty
• Previous travel respiratory therapist assignment experience required
• Acute care hospital experience required
• Level II trauma experience required
• Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) strongly preferred; Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT) may be considered
• Current Connecticut respiratory care license
• Current BLS certification
• Current flu vaccination required
• Recent Draeger ventilator experience required
• Level III NICU experience strongly preferred
• Experience with neonatal, pediatric, and adult respiratory care is highly valued
• Proficiency with electronic documentation, including Epic, and the ability to work independently in a high-acuity environment

Respiratory Therapy Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive respiratory care for neonates, infants, children, adolescents, adults, and geriatric patients
• Assess patients, interpret arterial blood gases, and develop or implement respiratory treatment plans
• Manage invasive and noninvasive ventilation, including CPAP, BiPAP, SIMV, high-flow nasal cannula, and other advanced modalities
• Operate and troubleshoot Draeger ventilators and respond appropriately to high-pressure and other ventilator alarms
• Assist with intubation, extubation, airway management, suctioning, tracheostomy care, and mechanical ventilation weaning
• Support neonatal and pediatric care, including NICU coverage, high-risk deliveries, neonatal ventilation, bubble CPAP, nitric oxide, and high-frequency ventilation when indicated
• Perform aerosol treatments, pulmonary hygiene, chest physiotherapy, oxygen therapy, and other prescribed respiratory interventions
• Collect and analyze respiratory specimens and arterial or capillary blood gases
• Respond to emergency department, critical care, and rapid-response needs throughout the hospital
• Document assessments, interventions, and patient responses accurately in Epic
• Float across departments and support changing staffing needs while maintaining safe, high-quality patient care
• Orient students or new team members when requested

Apply now for this travel Registered Respiratory Therapist opportunity in Bridgeport, Connecticut, and join a dedicated acute care respiratory therapy 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.