Travel Respiratory Therapist Registered Respiratory Therapist Job

This travel assignment is for a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) working in a hospital setting in Glenwood Springs, Colorado. Start date: September 8, 2026.

Pay & Schedule

• Weekly pay: $2,204–$2,316 per week
• Guaranteed hours: 36 per week
• Contract duration: 13 weeks
• Shift: 12-hour day/night shifts; rotating weekends; no on-call rotation

Housing

• Potential traveler housing near the assignment (furnished options available)
• Studio: $1,790/month (includes Wi-Fi and utilities; no pets; no deposit)
• Small one-bedroom: $1,980/month (includes Wi-Fi and utilities; no pets; no deposit)

Responsibilities

• Provide respiratory care and diagnostic procedures for cardiopulmonary patients across all ages and acuity levels
• Manage ventilator support, assess response, adjust settings per orders, and participate in weaning when appropriate
• Perform neonatal and pediatric respiratory procedures and support, with emphasis on critical care
• Conduct arterial blood gas sampling and interpretation; document findings and communicate with the care team
• Educate patients and families on therapies, ensure safety and infection control, and maintain equipment and supplies
• Collaborate with physicians, nurses, and other therapists; participate in rounds and implement treatment plans

Requirements

• Active Colorado Registered Respiratory Therapist license (DORA-RT); must be an RRT (CRT not considered)
• Completion of an approved Respiratory Therapy program
• Current American Heart Association BLS, ACLS, PALS, and NRP certifications (all required)
• Neonatal and pediatric experience with strong critical care/ventilator skills
• Ability to work in a hospital setting on a travel assignment with 12-hour shifts and rotating schedule
• Flu vaccination required (no declinations)
• Traveler's permanent address must be at least 75 miles from the assignment location
• Required submission materials: Skill Sheet; AHA BLS/ACLS/PALS/NRP certificates; Colorado RT license in good standing; resume; proof of flu vaccine

Benefits

• 24/7 recruiter and travel support
• Assignment support throughout the 13-week contract, with potential extension opportunities
• Credentialing assistance and ongoing staffing support