Travel Respiratory Therapist Registered Respiratory Therapist Job

About the Role

Travel assignment for a Registered Respiratory Therapist in Salida, Colorado. This is a 13-week contract at a Critical Access Hospital with a start date of 11/19/2026.

Responsibilities

• Perform and collect diagnostic information, including pulmonary function testing, pad net, sleep studies, noninvasive and invasive diagnostic procedures, and blood gas analyses.
• Assess patients with physical examination and interpretation of diagnostic data to guide care.
• Apply respiratory therapies, including medical gas therapy, humidity therapy, aerosol therapy, artificial airway insertion/management, airway clearance, and both invasive and noninvasive ventilation.
• Monitor patient response to therapies and adjust interventions in a timely manner.
• Participate in discharge planning and case management processes.
• Engage in public education activities focused on cardiopulmonary wellness.
• Attend mandatory safety in-services, department meetings, and other in-service offerings as selected by the manager.

Requirements

• Current, active Colorado license as a Respiratory Therapist.
• Certifications: BLS, ACLS, PALS, and NRP required.
• Education: Certification or registry from college or technical school; Certified Respiratory Therapy Technician or Registered Respiratory Therapist.
• Experience: Two years of relevant respiratory care experience required.
• Ability to work nights and weekends in a hospital setting; able to participate in on-call activities as scheduled.

Schedule

• Nights, 36 hours per week.
• Schedule includes Sundays–Tuesdays on night shifts with a 4th night rotation every other week, 6:00 pm–6:30 am.
• Some call and weekend responsibilities.

Pay

Weekly pay: $2,115–$2,158 per week with guaranteed hours of 36 per week.

Benefits

• Dedicated recruiter and travel support throughout the assignment.
• 24/7 assistance for travelers during the assignment.
• Credentialing and onboarding coordination.
• Weekly pay with direct deposit.
• Recruitment of potential extension opportunities and ongoing assignment support.