Travel NICU Respiratory Therapist - $3,326 per week

Focus Staff; Bridgeport (CT); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance coverage

401(k) matching

New licensing reimbursement

Job summary

Focus Staff is seeking a traveling Registered Respiratory Therapist for a 26-week assignment in Bridgeport, Connecticut. This role involves evaluating patients, providing respiratory care, and teaching patients and families. Candidates must possess a valid Respiratory Therapist certification and at least 2 years of experience. Competitive pay and benefits including health insurance and 401(k) matching are offered, along with new licensing reimbursement.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Respiratory Therapist.
• Maintains current CPR or BCLS certification.
• At least 2 years of experience in the field.

Responsibilities

• Evaluating patients and recommending treatment plans.
• Providing respiratory care to patients with complex conditions.
• Performing timely and accurate documentation.

Skills

Communication skills

Clinical assessment

Inserting and removing endotracheal tubes

Patient education

Education

Certified Respiratory Therapist licensure

Job description

Job Description

Focus Staff is seeking a traveling Registered Respiratory Therapist in Bridgeport, Connecticut for a 26‑week assignment starting 06/08/2026. The position requires 36 hours per week on 12‑hour night shifts (3x12 nights). This is a travel contract assignment.

Specifications

• Specialty: Registered Respiratory Therapist
• Discipline: Allied Health Professional
• Start Date: 06/08/2026
• Duration: 26 weeks
• Hours per week: 36
• Shift: 12 hours, nights
• Employment Type: Travel

Responsibilities

• Evaluating patients and recommending treatment plans.
• Providing respiratory care to patients with critical and complex medical and surgical conditions.
• Performing insertion and removal of endotracheal tubes.
• Performing timely and accurate documentation.
• Promoting continuous quality improvement.
• Teaching and counseling patients and families.

Requirements

• Proven experience as a Respiratory Therapist.
• Maintain current CPR or BCLS certification.
• Additional certifications preferred: BCLS, ACLS, PALS, NALS, or NRP.
• Excellent communication skills with staff, physicians, patients, and families.
• At least 2 years of experience.

Rewards

• Pay depends on location and experience.
• Competitive package for the right Respiratory Therapist.
• Health insurance coverage.
• 401(k) matching.
• New licensing reimbursement.
• Job staffing in all 50 states.