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 (RRT) with 2+ years of experience and pediatrics experience for a Level III trauma center position with evening and night shifts. Details Short-term acute care Level III trauma center with 252 staffed beds Works in Adult Critical Care and Emergency Department settings Uses Epic charting system (preferred) Evening (4x10, 14:45-0:45) and Night (4x10, 23:00-9:00) shift options, 40 hours per week At least every other weekend and every other holiday required based on department need Floating to Lawrence and Memorial Hospital as needed Free parking available Part of Yale New Haven Health System Requirements Active Rhode Island license required to start; Connecticut license must be applied for/in process prior to submission License required if applicable BLS certification required CRT certification required; RRT preferred Minimum 2 years of experience required (1.5 years may be considered with Level I trauma or travel experience) Pediatrics experience required Prior travel experience required Skilled in drawing arterial blood gases Experience with airway management devices and suctioning Experience with intubation assist Experience with nasal and oral airway placement and suctioning Experience with ETT and NT suctioning Experience with tracheostomy care and management One professional reference required Additional Information Provide respiratory care services within adult critical care and emergency department settings Travelers are expected to participate in natural disaster or emergency response activities as needed Flu vaccine required with no declinations accepted COVID vaccine and booster required except for religious or medical exemption Candidates must live outside a 75-mile radius of the facility to be eligible unless a local rate is arranged 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 requested time off can be auto-approved