Assignment Overview Shift:

Variable, 4x10hrs

Hours:

40 hrs/wk

Start Date:

Oct 12, 2026

Length:

13 weeks

Openings:

1 Description American Traveler is seeking a Respiratory Therapist (CRT) for a Level III trauma center, requiring 2+ years experience and pediatrics experience. Details Short term acute care Level III trauma center with 252 staffed beds, part of Yale New Haven Health System Works in Adult Critical Care, Emergency Department, NICU, and Pediatrics settings 40 hours per week with day and evening shifts (4x10 hour schedules) Weekend rotation at least every other weekend and every other holiday based on department need Floating to Westerly Hospital as needed Uses Epic for charting Navy blue scrubs required Free parking available Requirements Current BLS certification required CRT certification required; RRT preferred CT and RI state licenses required (license required if applicable, may start with one active and one pending) Minimum 2 years of experience required Pediatrics experience required Experience with neonatal/pediatric equipment and procedures such as Bubble CPAP, CPAP/Nasal CPAP/BIPAP, intubation assist, and umbilical blood gases preferred Skilled in ventilator management including BiPAP, CPAP, and weaning from mechanical ventilation Experience with airway management, suctioning, and pulmonary hygiene procedures Epic charting experience preferred 1 professional reference required for consideration Additional Information Provide respiratory care and neurodiagnostic support across adult and pediatric patient populations Perform ventilator management, airway management, and pulmonary hygiene procedures as part of daily responsibilities Assist with high-risk deliveries and provide neonatal/pediatric respiratory support Participate in emergency response or natural disaster activities as needed Local candidates not accepted; must reside more than 75 miles from the hospital site Former staff must have been separated from the facility for at least 2 years to be considered as a traveler Up to 7 days of RTO may be auto-approved Flu vaccine required with no declinations accepted COVID vaccine and booster required, with medical or religious exemptions only