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Respiratory Therapist
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What they do
A Respiratory Therapist assists patients who have trouble breathing because of a chronic respiratory illness, trauma, or other conditions. Administers tests to diagnose breathing problems, performs treatments to help patients breathe easier, or sets up breathing equipment such as ventilators. Works closely with physicians and other healthcare workers, and may also assist in providing emergency care to patients suffering from heart attacks, drowning, or shock. Works in hospitals; may also provide care and counseling to patients in their homes.
$69,564 / year median in Colorado
+13% projected growth
Job Description
Job Details Position:
Respiratory Therapist (Registered)Location:
Denver, Colorado areaShift:
12-hour night shifts, from 6:45 PM to 7:15AM Schedule:
36 hours per week, for 13 weeks (from 10/06/2026 to 01/09/2027)Required Qualifications:
Associate of Applied Science (AAS) in Cardiopulmonary, Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) certification, minimum of 3 years Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU) experience, minimum of 3 years Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (Level 3 or 4), minimum of 1 year Pediatric Emergency Department, minimum of 1 year Pediatric Level 1 Trauma, minimum of 5 years of RRT experience, ACLS, BLS, PALS, NRP certifications, travel experience, and licensure as a Registered Respiratory Therapist.Float:
Client reserves the right to float or reassign personnel within their clinical competence to other areas of practice within thirty-five miles of the assigned facility.Additional Information:
RTO (Requested Time Off): No more than 10 days off during the contract. No RTO approved within the first 2 weeks of assignment. Flu vaccination policy applies with medical and religious exemptions allowed.Travel:
Travel is required for this position. Benefits The benefits of taking a travel assignment with Cross Country include: Private housing or generous housing allowance Comprehensive health insurance with prescription coverage Dependent health insurance with prescription coverage Competitive salaries Referral bonuses Travel reimbursement 401(k) retirement plan Direct deposit/free checking Unlimited free CE creditsBenefits
- 401(k) Plans
- Professional Development
- Other Retirement and Savings
- Health Insurance