Travel Respiratory Therapist Registered Respiratory Therapist Job

Overview

Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) travel assignment in Craig, Colorado, starting 10/12/2026 for 13 weeks with nights shifts. This role supports a Short Term Acute Care Hospital setting. Weekly pay ranges from $2,244 to $2,375 per week, with guaranteed 36 hours per week.

Key Highlights

• Weekly pay: $2,244–$2,375 per week
• Guaranteed hours: 36 per week
• Contract duration: 13 weeks
• Shift: Nights
• Start date: 10/12/2026
• Setting: Short Term Acute Care Hospital

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive respiratory care per physician orders, including ventilator management, airway support, suctioning, and medication administration
• Monitor ventilated patients, interpret flow-volume and pressure-volume data, and adjust therapy under physician direction
• Perform arterial blood gas draws and other pulmonary diagnostics as ordered; document results and communicate patient status during handoffs
• Verify orders, participate in patient care rounds, and contribute to care planning; assist with airway management and intubation as certified
• Maintain equipment and troubleshoot issues; adhere to PPE, infection control, and department policies; support training and orientation as needed

Requirements

• COARC-approved Respiratory Care Program graduate with Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT) credential per NBRC
• BLS certification obtained within 90 days of hire; NRP certification obtained within 6 months of hire
• Minimum 1 year of hospital respiratory experience; pulmonary diagnostics and cardiac diagnostics experience preferred
• High School Diploma or equivalent preferred
• Must be legally eligible to work in the United States; ability to work nights in a hospital setting; successful completion of background check and drug screen

Benefits and Support

• 24/7 recruiter and travel support
• Dedicated assignment coordinator
• Credentialing and onboarding assistance to meet certification requirements
• Ongoing safety, infection control, and compliance resources
• Payroll and timekeeping support to ensure accurate submission