Job Description
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American Traveler is seeking a travel Respiratory Therapist for a travel job in New London, Connecticut.
Job Description & Requirements\n
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- Specialty: Respiratory Therapist
- Discipline: Allied Health Professional
- Start Date: 08/31/2026
- Duration: 13 weeks
- 40 hours per week
- Shift: 10 hours, evenings
- Employment Type: Travel
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Assignment Overview\n
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- Shift: Evenings, 4x10hrs
- Hours: 40 hrs/wk
- Start Date: Aug 31, 2026
- Length: 13 weeks
- Openings: 2
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Description\n
American Traveler is seeking a Respiratory Therapist (RRT) with 2+ years of experience and pediatric background for an evening shift assignment at a Level III trauma center.
Details\n
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- Short-term acute care Level III trauma center with 252 staffed beds
- Part of the Yale New Haven Health System
- Respiratory therapy unit supporting adult critical care, emergency department, NICU, and pediatrics
- Evening shift, 4x10 hour shifts (14:45-0:45)
- 40 hours per week with 8 and/or 12 hour shifts based on department need
- Evening and/or night shifts required
- Weekend rotation at least every other weekend
- Holiday rotation at least every other holiday
- Floating to Westerly Hospital as needed
- Uses Epic charting system
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Requirements\n
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- Minimum 2 years of experience required in specialty
- Pediatrics experience required
- CT and RI state licenses required (license required if applicable; can start with one active and one pending)
- BLS certification required
- CRT certification required
- RRT certification preferred
- Epic charting experience preferred
- 1 professional reference required
- Experience with NICU and pediatric equipment/procedures preferred, including bubble CPAP, CPAP/nasal CPAP/BIPAP, and umbilical blood gases
- Skills in ventilator management, ABG interpretation, airway management, and pulmonary hygiene
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Additional Information\n
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- Responsibilities include oxygen therapy, ventilator management, airway suctioning, and pulmonary hygiene care
- Experience with intubation assist, chest physiotherapy, and tracheostomy care preferred
- Care for infants and children with Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) may be required
- Navy blue scrubs required
- Free parking available
- Local candidates not accepted; candidates must reside more than 75 miles from the hospital site
- Former staff must have been separated from the facility for at least 2 years to be eligible as a traveler
- Up to 7 days of RTO can be auto-approved
- Flu vaccine required with no declinations accepted
- COVID vaccine and booster required, with exemptions available only for religious or medical reasons
- Travelers may be required to participate in natural disaster or emergency response activities
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American Traveler Job ID #P-742126. Pay package is based on 10 hour shifts and 40 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Travel Respiratory Therapist - Registered RT/RRT
About American Traveler\n \n
With over 25 years of experience, American Traveler has established a reputation for outstanding customer service. Our team ensures a smooth, worry-free experience for those starting on or expanding their travel nursing and allied careers.
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With thousands of travel nursing and allied jobs nationwide, our attentive and approachable recruiters find positions that align perfectly with your career aspirations and personal requirements.
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American Traveler offers exceptional benefits, including premium medical, dental, vision and life insurance beginning day one of your assignment, generous 401(k) match, substantial housing stipends, and more. Additionally, with 24/7 support and access to our in-house clinicians, you are assured confidence and comfort throughout your assignment.
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With our team behind you, you can relax and enjoy a rewarding travel career.
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