Travel Respiratory Therapist Registered Respiratory Therapist Job
Registered Respiratory Therapist travel assignment in a short-term acute care setting located in Craig, Colorado. Start date: 05/11/2026. Duration: 13 weeks. Shift: Nights. Guaranteed hours: 36 per week. Weekly pay: $1,848–$1,985. This position focuses on delivering safe, competent respiratory care across specialty areas with emphasis on emergency, neonatal, pediatric, geriatric, and critical care support.
Key Highlights
- Weekly pay: $1,848–$1,985 per week
- Guaranteed hours: 36 per week
- Contract duration: 13 weeks
- Shift: Nights
- Start date: 05/11/2026
- Setting: Short-term acute care hospital travel assignment
Responsibilities
- Deliver competent respiratory care per physician orders, including airway management, medication administration, and oversight of ventilator support; assist with intubation as needed.
- Monitor and adjust mechanical ventilation; interpret flow-volume and pressure-volume curves to guide clinical changes; collaborate with the physician team.
- Perform arterial blood gas draws and interpret results; assess patient status and adjust therapies accordingly.
- Assess patients across age groups (neonatal, pediatric, geriatric) and tailor respiratory interventions to individual needs and conditions.
- Document all Respiratory Care procedures accurately; update patient information and ensure timely handoffs and reporting.
- Maintain and troubleshoot cardiopulmonary equipment; uphold infection control and PPE standards; support department in-services and training of staff and students.
Requirements
- Education: Graduate of a COARC-approved Respiratory Care Program with the Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT) credential (NBRC).
- Certifications: BLS (obtain within 90 days of hire); NRP (obtain within 6 months of hire).
- Experience: Minimum of 1 year of hospital-based respiratory care experience; pulmonary diagnostics preferred; cardiac diagnostics preferred.
- Licensure/eligibility: Must be able to work in the United States; capable of meeting assignment-specific background and drug screening requirements.
- Other: High School Diploma or equivalent preferred; ability to work nights in a high-acuity hospital setting.
Benefits and Support
- Competitive weekly pay
- Guaranteed hours
- Extension opportunities
- Housing assistance
- Fast credentialing
- 24/7 recruiter and travel support
- Nationwide assignments
- Referral bonus up to $1,000
- Dedicated support throughout the assignment
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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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