Overview
This travel assignment is for a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) working in a hospital setting in Glenwood Springs, Colorado. Start date: 09/08/2026. Duration: 13 weeks. Weekly pay: $2,204–$2,316 per week. Guaranteed hours: 36 per week. Shift: 12-hour day/night shifts, rotating weekends, with no on-call rotation.

Key Highlights
- Weekly pay: $2,204–$2,316 per week
- Guaranteed hours: 36 per week
- Contract duration: 13 weeks
- Shift: 12-hour day/night shifts; rotating weekends; no call rotation
- Start date: 09/08/2026
- Work setting: hospital-based travel assignment in Glenwood Springs, CO
- Housing assistance: potential traveler housing near the assignment (includes furnished options)

Responsibilities
- Provide respiratory care and diagnostic procedures for cardiopulmonary patients across all ages and acuity levels
- Manage ventilator support, assess response, adjust settings per orders, and participate in weaning when appropriate
- Perform neonatal and pediatric respiratory procedures and support, with emphasis on critical care
- Conduct arterial blood gas sampling and interpretation; document findings and communicate with the care team
- Educate patients and families on therapies, ensure safety and infection control, and maintain equipment and supplies
- Collaborate with physicians, nurses, and other therapists; participate in rounds and implement treatment plans

Requirements
- Active Colorado Registered Respiratory Therapist license (DORA-RT); must be an RRT (CRT not considered)
- Completion of an approved Respiratory Therapy program
- Current American Heart Association BLS, ACLS, PALS, and NRP certifications (ALL REQUIRED)
- Neonatal and pediatric experience with strong critical care/ventilator skills
- Ability to work in a hospital setting on a travel assignment with 12-hour shifts and rotating schedule
- Flu vaccination required (no declinations)
- Travel requirements: traveler's permanent address must be at least 75 miles from the assignment location
- Required submission materials: Skill Sheet; AHA BLS/ACLS/PALS/NRP certificates; Colorado RT license in good standing; resume; proof of flu vaccine

Benefits and Support
- Guaranteed hours: 36 per week
- Housing options near the assignment (remodeled studio and small one-bedroom units available; furnished; includes Wi-Fi and utilities; no pets; no deposit)
- Studio: $1,790/month
- Small one-bedroom: $1,980/month
- 24/7 recruiter and travel support
- Assignment support throughout the 13-week contract, with potential extension opportunities
- Nationwide assignments through Healthforce Healthcare LLC
- Credentialing assistance and ongoing staffing support

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.

Find more opportunities
If this opening isn’t the right fit, you can explore other travel respiratory therapy roles and allied openings at Healthforce Healthcare LLC by visiting https://healthforce.applytojob.com/apply

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