Cuready Healthcare Staffing is seeking a travel Registered Respiratory Therapist for a travel job in Bridgeport, Connecticut.
Job Description & Requirements
- Specialty: Registered Respiratory Therapist
- Discipline: Allied Health Professional
- Start Date: 07/27/2026
- Duration: 26 weeks
- 48 hours per week
- Shift: 12 hours, nights
- Employment Type: Travel
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Registered Respiratory Therapist - NICU
Location: Bridgeport, Connecticut
Schedule: 4x12 Nights
Weekly Estimated Pay: $3032.4 - $3465.6
About Cuready Healthcare Staffing
Cuready Healthcare Staffing is a trusted leader in healthcare staffing, dedicated to connecting highly qualified healthcare professionals with facilities nationwide. Founded on a commitment to integrity, service, and quality patient care, Cuready partners with hospitals, clinics, long-term care facilities, and outpatient centers to deliver reliable staffing solutions. Our experienced recruiting team includes former healthcare professionals who understand the clinical environment and advocate for both our providers and our clients.
Job Summary
Cuready Healthcare Staffing is seeking a qualified Registered Respiratory Therapist - NICU to support patient care and clinical operations within healthcare facilities. The ideal candidate will deliver safe, high-quality care while collaborating with interdisciplinary care teams and maintaining compliance with facility policies and professional standards.
Responsibilities
- Provide respiratory therapy assessments and treatments to patients in the NICU.
- Assist in high-risk deliveries and manage neonatal respiratory equipment, including Draeger ventilators.
- Float between Bridgeport Hospital and Milford Campuses as needed.
- Perform respiratory therapy interventions in accordance with physician orders and established protocols.
- Maintain accurate and timely documentation of patient care and treatment interventions.
- Participate in interdisciplinary care planning and patient education efforts.
Qualifications
- Minimum 2 years of recent experience in a NICU setting or equivalent acute care experience.
- Must possess a valid CRT or RRT credential with state of Connecticut licensure.
- Experienced with Draeger ventilators and high-frequency ventilators.
- Current BLS certification required; NRP and PALS preferred.
- Travel experience required and level II trauma experience is preferred.
- Proficiency in EPIC charting system with strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
Why Work With Cuready Healthcare Staffing
- Flexible scheduling options tailored to your lifestyle
- Competitive pay packages
- Local, travel, and contract opportunities nationwide
- Recruiters with real healthcare experience
- Dedicated support throughout onboarding and assignment
Equal Opportunity Employer
Cuready Healthcare Staffing is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.
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Cuready Healthcare Staffing Job ID #63270667. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 48 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined.
About Cuready Healthcare Staffing
At Cuready Healthcare Staffing, our recruiters are experienced healthcare
professionals who have worked in sonography, radiology, respiratory therapy
and more. We understand your day-to-day needs and will provide you with the
perfect blend of skills, talent, and efficiency. Our unique approach to travel
healthcare solutions help medical teams and healthcare professionals meet
their collective and individual needs. Being a healthcare staffing service in the
US since 1999, we specialize in connecting the nation's top medical
professionals with healthcare facilities throughout the country. We can
provide experienced health care professionals for temporary, temp-to-perm,
and permanent placement services.
Benefits
- Medical benefits
- Dental benefits
- Vision benefits
- Referral bonus