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.