Overview
Registered Respiratory Therapist travel assignment in Grand Junction, Colorado. Start date: 08/19/2026 for an approximately 13-week contract. Weekly pay: $1,825–$1,935 per week. Guaranteed hours: 30 per week. Shift: Nights, 3x12-hour shifts (1800–0630). Setting: hospital environment under a travel temporary assignment with Healthforce Healthcare LLC.

Key Highlights
- Weekly pay: $1,825–$1,935 per week
- Guaranteed hours: 30 per week
- Contract duration: 13 weeks
- Shift: Nights, 3x12-hour shifts
- Start date: 08/19/2026
- Setting: Hospital travel assignment

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)
- 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
- Ability to work in a hospital setting and tolerate night shift schedules

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
- Fast credentialing processes to minimize start-up delays
- Flexible guidance on assignment logistics and ongoing credential maintenance

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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.

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. Whether you are an experienced traveler or taking your first assignment, Healthforce provides the support and opportunities you need to succeed.

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