Respiratory Therapist – 24 Hrs Nights, EOW, Sign-On bonus available
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Job Description
Respiratory Therapists are clinical specialist who provide quality care to patients and their families according to physician orders and approved protocols.
Services provided include assessment, treatment and management, rehabilitation, diagnostic evaluation and care of patients with deficiencies and abnormalities which affect the cardiopulmonary system.
This involves the application and analysis of respiratory care as it applies to clinical data, equipment, and therapeutic procedures.
Connecticut Children’s is the only health system in Connecticut that is 100% dedicated to children. Established on a legacy that spans more than 100 years, Connecticut Children’s offers personalized medical care in more than 30 pediatric specialties across Connecticut and in two other states.
Our transformational growth establishes us as a destination for specialized medicine and enables us to reach more children in locations that are closer to home.
Our breakthrough research, superior education and training, innovative community partnerships, and commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion provide a welcoming and inspiring environment for our patients, families and team members.
At Connecticut Children’s, treating children isn’t just our job – it’s our passion. As a leading children’s health system experiencing steady growth, we’re excited to expand our team with exceptional team members who share our vision of transforming children’s health and well-being as one team.
Key Responsibilities
Respiratory Therapists serve as clinical specialists providing quality care to patients and families based on physician orders and approved protocols. This involves assessment, treatment, management, rehabilitation, and diagnostic evaluation for patients with cardiopulmonary system deficiencies.
Requirements
Candidates must be graduates of an accredited Respiratory Care school with a minimum Associate Degree, and hold a current Connecticut State license as a Respiratory Care Practitioner and NBRC RRT credential. Required certifications include current BLS, and obtaining PALS and NRP within six months of hire.
Key Skills
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Respiratory Therapist – 24 Hrs Nights, EOW, Sign-On bonus available at Connecticut Children's a 7.2 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as very good. This places the position in the top 5% in Respiratory Therapy — ranked against 3,921 active Respiratory Therapy listings on WeekdayDoc.
Respiratory Therapy Career Context
Of the 48 active Respiratory Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 4% are remote, 54% have no call, 46% require no weekends.
The cost-of-living index for Connecticut is 103.6 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 62.6% of Connecticut clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Work-life score | 7.2 / 10 · top 5% in respiratory therapy | ranked against 3,921 Respiratory Therapy listingslisting-based score, 0–10 |
| Listed pay | not listed | Respiratory Therapy median $109k (middle half $92k–$151k)10 comparable listings, Nov 2026 |
| Cost of living | Connecticut index 103.6 | US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Respiratory Therapy listings in Connecticut | 64 active | 3,922 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 4% remote · 54% no call · 46% no weekends48 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | sign-on bonus | US healthcare professional listings (all specialties): 24% state a sign-on bonus (median $10k) · 9% offer loan repayment1,000 active listings, Nov 2026 |
| New Respiratory Therapy listings | 1,238 in the last 30 days | 738 the 30 days before (+68%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
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