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Job description
Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) - Travel Assignment in Bristol, CT
Travel Respiratory Therapist job in Bristol, Connecticut: join an acute care hospital team and use your ICU and ventilator management experience to make an impact across multiple patient care areas.
Bring your respiratory therapy expertise to an acute care hospital in Bristol, Connecticut, a welcoming New England community known for its convenient location, easy access to nearby city amenities, and a comfortable balance of work and life. This travel healthcare job is ideal for a confident clinician who enjoys variety, teamwork, and the chance to make an impact across multiple patient care areas.
Job Details
Setting: Acute care hospital
Employment Type: Travel Registered Respiratory Therapist job
Location: Bristol, Connecticut
Schedule: 12-hour night shifts
Shifts Per Week: 3
Shift Duration: 12 hours
Guaranteed Hours: 36 hours per week
Estimated Weekly Pay: $1,830-$1,970
Assignment Length: 13 weeks
Start Date: September 21, 2026
Weekend Requirement: Every other weekend
Holiday Requirement: Rotation with permanent staff
Orientation: 2 days to 1 week
Charting System: MEDITECH
Care Areas: ICU, ER, L&D, Med-Surg, Psych, recovery room, sleep lab, and more as needed
Job Requirements Active Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credential
2 years of respiratory therapy experience required
Strong ICU experience and ventilator management skills are essential
BLS and ACLS required
PALS required
Ability to work independently while collaborating closely with the care team
Comfortable floating to all covered units and patient care areas
Strong communication skills, flexibility, and a patient-first mindset
Ability to be honest about skills and ask questions when needed
Responsibilities Provide respiratory therapy support across inpatient units, including ICU, ER, labor and delivery, med-surg, psych, recovery, and sleep lab
Manage ventilators and support patients requiring advanced respiratory care
Draw and interpret ABGs, including samples from arterial lines
Assist with bronchoscopies, codes, and rapid responses
Support labor and delivery and pediatric-related respiratory needs such as blender and humidifier setup
Assist with intubations and patient stabilization/transfer as needed
Adapt to changing assignments and provide coverage wherever respiratory services are needed
Maintain a high standard of safety, communication, and teamwork in a fast-paced acute care environment
Apply now to join this travel respiratory therapist opportunity in Bristol, CT and advance your healthcare career today.
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.
Worksite address
bristol, CT, 06010, US
Who can apply
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