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Cross Country Allied

Respiratory Therapist

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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

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Job Description

Respiratory Therapist Cross Country Allied - 3.8 Aurora, CO Job Details Travel healthcare $3,415 a week 4 hours ago Benefits Travel reimbursement Continuing education credits Housing allowance Health insurance 401(k) Referral program Prescription drug insurance Qualifications Associate of Applied Science RRT NRP Certification PALS Certification BLS Certification ACLS Certification State-specific respiratory therapist license Critical care (emergency response procedures)
Full Job Description Job Summary:
Respiratory Therapist (RRT) position located at the Children's Hospital Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus. This contract role involves providing respiratory therapy services in a pediatric intensive care unit environment. The assignment requires commitment to a 14-week period with scheduled shifts during nighttime hours.
Job Details:
Schedule:
12-hour Night shifts | 6:45 PM 7:15 AM | Minimum of 48 hours per week
Required Qualifications:
Certificates in
ACLS, BLS, PALS, NRP
; Associate of Applied Science (AAS) in Cardiopulmonary; licensure as a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT); Minimum 0 years of clinical experience; Ability to work at the specified location and meet schedule requirements
Preferred Qualifications:
Minimum 4 years Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU) experience, Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) experience, Pediatric Level 1 Trauma experience, and prior travel assignment experience
Additional Notes:
Must be available to work Thanksgiving holiday (11/25, 11/26, 11/27). No on-call requirement. The assignment entails working 13 weekend shifts out of 26. On floating, the organization reserves the right to reassign personnel within the Denver Metro area up to 35 miles from the original facility.
On-Call Requirement:
None Holiday Work Requirement:
Must work observed holidays if they fall within the contract period RTO (Requested Time Off): No requests approved within the first two weeks of the assignment
Assignment Dates:
11/03/2026 to 02/06/2027
Length of Assignment:
14 weeks
Shift:
12-Hour Nights | 6:45 PM 7:15 AM 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 credits

Benefits

  • 401(k) Plans
  • Professional Development
  • Other Retirement and Savings
  • Health Insurance