Travel Respiratory Therapist Registered Respiratory Therapist Job

Overview

A registered respiratory therapist travel assignment is available in Grand Junction, Colorado.

Responsibilities

• Provide respiratory therapy treatments per protocol, including oxygen therapy, nebulizer treatments, intermittent positive pressure breathing, chest physiotherapy, ventilator management, incentive spirometry, and sputum induction as required.
• Manage ventilator support and monitor patient response; adjust settings according to physician orders and protocols.
• Perform cardio-pulmonary diagnostics as needed, such as electrocardiograms, pulmonary function testing, arterial blood sampling and analysis, and sleep-related studies or home monitoring as required.
• Document patient care accurately in the medical record per departmental standards and ensure proper equipment operation, calibration, and safety checks.
• Assist with procedures and diagnostics as assigned, including bronchoscopy support and related bedside procedures.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to optimize patient outcomes and discharge planning.

Requirements

• Active, current Colorado license as a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) or CRT required; RRT within 2 years.
• ACLS/ALC required within 6 months of employment.
• BLS current.
• Minimum 2 years of relevant respiratory therapy experience.
• Education: High school diploma or equivalent; Associate’s degree preferred.

Benefits and Support

• Dedicated support from Healthforce Healthcare LLC throughout the assignment.
• 24/7 recruiter and travel support for duration of the contract.
• Potential extension opportunities beyond the initial 13 weeks.
• Flexible guidance on assignment logistics and ongoing credential maintenance.

Pay and Schedule

• Weekly pay: $1,825–$1,935 per week.
• Guaranteed hours: 30 per week.
• Shift: Nights, 3x12-hour shifts (1800–0630).
• Contract duration: 13 weeks.
• Setting: Hospital travel assignment.

About the Role

This is a travel assignment with Healthforce Healthcare LLC.

About Healthforce

Healthforce is a nationwide travel healthcare staffing agency connecting travel nurses and allied health professionals with high-quality contract assignments across the United States. We specialize in placing clinicians in travel nursing jobs, allied health travel assignments, and local contract opportunities in hospitals, long-term care facilities, and outpatient settings.