Travel Neonatal Respiratory Therapist - $2,246 per week

TotalMed; Bridgeport (CT); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

TotalMed is seeking a travel Pediatric Registered Respiratory Therapist for a position in Bridgeport, Connecticut. The role involves providing direct patient care in various clinical settings, administering respiratory and cardiology modalities, and maintaining detailed patient records. Candidates must have at least one year of recent acute care experience and certifications including NBRC-RRT, BLS, and ACLS. The engagement starts on June 1, 2026, with a 13-week duration and requires 36 hours of work per week during night shifts.

Qualifications

• 1 year of recent acute care experience is required.
• Higher certifications like NBRC-RRT, BLS, ACLS are mandatory.
• PALS and NRP may be required in some hospitals.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care in various clinical areas.
• Administer simple and complex respiratory modalities.
• Maintain patient records and document patient care activities.
• Clean and calibrate respiratory equipment and assess for functionality.
• Perform arterial punctures and analyze samples.
• Collaborate with medical staff for patient care.
• Respond to emergencies requiring respiratory support.

Skills

Acute care experience

Patient care

Respiratory modalities

Cardiology modalities

Interpersonal communication

Education

NBRC-RRT

BLS

ACLS

PALS

NRP

Job description

Overview

TNAA TotalMed Allied is seeking a travel Registered Respiratory Therapist for a travel job in Bridgeport, Connecticut.

Responsibilities

• As a Pediatric Registered Respiratory Therapist (Peds-RRT), provide direct patient care to patients in a variety of clinical areas, including evaluations and treatments according to procedural guidelines.
• Administer a variety of simple and complex respiratory and cardiology modalities.
• Maintain patient records/documentation.
• Clean, disinfect, assemble, calibrate, maintain respiratory and cardiology equipment and accessories. Evaluate equipment for proper and safe function. Report malfunctions to director.
• Perform arterial puncture and analyze samples according to procedure guidelines.
• Interact with co-workers, nurses, physicians, and other hospital personnel to optimize continuum of care for patients being treated.
• Respond to emergent situations that could require respiratory support.

Qualifications

• 1 year of recent acute care experience.
• NBRC-RRT, BLS, and ACLS required. PALS and NRP may be required in some areas.

Engagement details

• Start Date: 06/01/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• Hours per week: 36
• Shift: 12 hours, nights
• Employment Type: Travel
• Location: Bridgeport, Connecticut