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Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) Travel Contract – Glenwood Springs, Colorado

Explore a travel respiratory therapist job in Glenwood Springs, Colorado, providing hospital respiratory care to patients of all ages, including Level II NICU patients. This 13-week assignment is ideal for an experienced Registered Respiratory Therapist with strong critical care, mechanical ventilation, neonatal, and pediatric skills. Glenwood Springs offers a scenic Rocky Mountain setting known for its hot springs, outdoor recreation, and welcoming small-city atmosphere.

Travel Respiratory Therapist Job Details

• Location: Glenwood Springs, Colorado
• Assignment Type: 13-week hospital travel contract
• Weekly Estimated Pay: $2,010–$2,160
• Schedule: Three 12-hour shifts per week, days or nights
• Shift Pattern: Rotating shifts with call and weekend coverage
• Guaranteed Hours: 36 hours per week
• Start Date: October 13, 2026
• End Date: January 12, 2027
• Openings: 3

Registered Respiratory Therapist Job Requirements

• At least 5 years of professional respiratory therapy experience
• Completion of an approved Respiratory Therapy program
• Current NBRC Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credential; CRT applicants will not be considered
• Current Colorado Registered Respiratory Therapist license in good standing
• Current American Heart Association BLS, ACLS, PALS, and NRP certifications
• Demonstrated critical care and mechanical ventilation experience
• Recent neonatal and pediatric experience, including Level II NICU experience
• Prior travel assignment experience required; applicants seeking their first travel assignment will not be considered
• Current influenza vaccination required during the facility-designated flu season; declinations are not accepted
• Permanent residence must be at least 75 miles from the assignment location

Respiratory Therapist Responsibilities

• Provide respiratory care and diagnostic procedures for cardiopulmonary patients across all age groups and acuity levels
• Assess, monitor, and treat patients in critical care, inpatient, pediatric, neonatal, and Level II NICU settings
• Manage and troubleshoot mechanical ventilation and other respiratory support equipment
• Respond to urgent and emergent respiratory needs while collaborating with physicians, nurses, and the broader care team
• Perform respiratory treatments, therapies, and diagnostic procedures according to clinical standards
• Document patient assessments, interventions, and responses accurately in the medical record
• Participate in rotating call and weekend coverage as scheduled

Apply now for this Registered Respiratory Therapist travel contract in Glenwood Springs, Colorado, and join a hospital respiratory therapy team in a scenic Rocky Mountain community.

Benefits

401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision

Equal Opportunity

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity across our organization. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.