Travel Registered Respiratory Therapist - $2,676 per week

About the role

ND Global Consulting Services is seeking a travel Registered Respiratory Therapist for a 13‑week assignment in Craig, Colorado, starting 10/11/2026. The position requires 36 hours per week on 12‑hour day shifts.

Responsibilities

• Competent delivery of all Respiratory Care procedures as outlined in department policy and procedure manual.
• Maintain accurate and complete documentation of all Respiratory Care procedures per department policy and procedures.
• Verify Respiratory Care physician’s orders.
• Receive and give accurate and complete report; update and complete patient information to reflect current clinical status; be prepared to receive/give report at specified times.
• Attend and participate in department in‑services, meetings, patient care rounds, and mandatory hospital meetings.
• Keep supervisor apprised of changes in workload and patient acuity.
• Enter into the department's computer all daily services and charges given to patients.
• Demonstrate excellent working knowledge of Respiratory Care instruments and equipment; perform troubleshooting with appropriate problem resolution.
• Perform effective airway management including bag/mask ventilation; assist physician/intubation‑certified therapist with intubation; demonstrate safe and appropriate suction techniques and use of artificial airways.
• Assist in orientation/training of new employees, respiratory/nursing students, and precept new employees during orientation.
• Perform arterial blood gas draws.
• Initiate, maintain and monitor ventilator patients; interpret flow volumes and pressure‑volume curves to initiate appropriate clinical changes.
• Complete required continuous training and education, including department‑specific requirements.
• Comply with established personal protective equipment requirements for protection against blood, infectious body fluids, chemical disinfectants, radiation, asbestos, and other hazardous substances.
• Perform patient charge reconciliation.
• Responsible for verifying accuracy and timely submission of time for payroll preparation.
• Working knowledge of all cardiopulmonary equipment within training and education for CRT.
• Proficiently performs all assigned modalities provided by cardiopulmonary.
• Ability to translate medication into neonatal and pediatric doses using proper equipment and procedure regarding patient size and any special needs regarding type and severity of disease.
• Ability to assess geriatric patients for special needs using proper equipment and procedure regarding patient age and needs regarding type and severity of disease.
• Ability to fully assess patient respiratory status, make recommendations for appropriate therapeutic interventions and use assessment charting techniques to document status, progress and effect of therapeutics.
• Demonstrate knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served within the unit.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Demonstrates 100% commitment to performance in accordance with the CHOICE values of MRH and representing the organization in a positive and professional manner.
• Establishes and maintains effective verbal and written communication and good working relationships with all patients, staff, and vendors.
• Adheres to MRH attire/dress code per policies and procedures.
• Utilizes initiative; strives to maintain a steady level of productivity; self‑motivated; manages activity and time.
• Completes annual education, training, in‑service, and licensure/certification requirements; attends departmental and organizational staff meetings or reads meeting minutes.
• Maintains patient confidentiality at all times.
• Reports to work on time as scheduled; completes work within designated timeframes.
• Actively participates in departmental and organizational performance improvement and continuous quality improvement activities.
• Strives to uphold regulatory requirements to ensure continual compliance with departmental, hospital, state, and federal regulations and policies.
• Follows policies and procedures for infection control, safety, and risk management to ensure a safe environment for patients, the public, and staff.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 16 years of age (21 for driving positions with a valid driver’s license).
• Must be able to legally work in the United States.
• Must be able to pass a background check.
• Must be able to pass a drug screen and breath alcohol test (if applicable).
• Must complete employee health meeting.
• High School Diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Must be a graduate of a COARC approved Respiratory Care