Travel Respiratory Therapist Registered Respiratory Therapist Job
RRT - Rotating shifts in Aspen, Colorado. This travel assignment is for a Registered Respiratory Therapist in a hospital setting. Start date 04/06/2026 for a 13-week assignment. Weekly pay ranges from $1,995 to $2,160. There are no guaranteed hours. Shift: Rotating.
Key Highlights
- Weekly pay: $1,995–$2,160 per week
- Contract weeks: 13
- Start date: 04/06/2026
- Location: Aspen, CO
- Shift: Rotating
- Setting: Hospital
Responsibilities
- Provide assessment and treatment for patients requiring respiratory therapy, including ventilator management, airway clearance techniques, oxygen therapy, and aerosolized medications.
- Monitor patient responses, adjust therapies per physician orders, and document care accurately in the medical record.
- Perform outpatient testing as applicable, including Stress Tests, Pulmonary Function Tests, and EEG testing.
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, participate in rounds, and ensure timely communication of patient status.
- Educate patients and families on respiratory care plans, device use, and safety precautions.
- May care for neonates or high-risk deliveries when assigned; follow established protocols and escalate as needed.
Requirements
- Unrestricted Colorado license to practice as RT, or ability to obtain prior to start date.
- Basic Life Support (BLS); Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS); Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS); Neonatal Resuscitation Program Advanced Provider (NRP); BLS may be obtained upon hire.
- At least 2 years of well-rounded RT experience with a diverse patient population.
- Experience with outpatient testing in Stress Tests, Pulmonary Function Tests, and EEG testing.
- NBRC Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credential preferred; EPIC experience preferred; Spanish language ability preferred.
- Ability to work in a hospital setting with rotating shifts.
Benefits and Support
- Housing: Travelers are responsible for securing their own housing; local options in Basalt, Carbondale, and Glenwood Springs are recommended, with typical 1-bedroom rentals around $3,500 per month in Basalt.
- Contract length: 13 weeks
- Start date: 04/06/2026
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Pay disclaimer
Please note: Pay rates and guaranteed hours are estimates and may vary. Final compensation packages and confirmed hours will be discussed during the hiring process.
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