Travel Registered Respiratory Therapist - $2,486 per week

About the role

American Traveler is seeking a Respiratory Therapist (RRT/CRT) with Level II Trauma and Draeger vent experience for a night shift position at an acute care hospital. The assignment is at a short‑term acute care hospital with 426 total staffed beds and a Level II Trauma Center designation, part of the Yale New Haven Health System, offering free parking.

Responsibilities

• Work night shift: 3×12‑hour shifts, 7:00 PM to 7:30 AM.
• Provide coverage every other weekend and on holidays.
• Float between two hospital campuses as needed.
• Rotate through all hospital units, including NICU and Pediatric units, based on census and staffing needs.
• Chart using Epic EMR.
• May be asked to orient students or new hires.

Requirements

• Minimum 2 years of respiratory therapy experience.
• Minimum 1 year of Level III or IV NICU experience.
• Acute care experience required.
• Teaching hospital experience required.
• Draeger ventilator experience required.
• Prior travel experience required.
• Current BLS and ACLS certification.
• CRT or RRT credential.
• State license (if applicable).
• Epic charting experience required.
• One professional reference.

Qualifications

• Level II Trauma experience preferred.
• PALS, NRP, CPFT certifications preferred.
• Experience with neonatal oscillating vents and high frequency jet vents valued.
• NICU experience preferred but not required.

Skills

• Draeger ventilator operation.
• Epic EMR documentation.
• Neonatal and pediatric respiratory care.
• Level II Trauma care.
• Travel adaptability.

Benefits

• Premium medical, dental, vision and life insurance effective day one.
• Generous 401(k) match.
• Substantial housing stipends.
• 24/7 support and access to in‑house clinicians.

Schedule

• Night shift: 3×12‑hour shifts per week (36 hours).
• Shift hours: 7:00 PM to 7:30 AM.
• Every other weekend and holiday coverage required.