Respiratory Therapist Traveler Nights

UCHealth•Fort Collins, CO

2d•Onsite

About The Position

UCHealth is hiring a Respiratory Therapist Traveler for night shifts at Poudre Valley Hospital in Fort Collins, Colorado. This full-time role is scheduled for 72 hours per pay period (two weeks), pays $50.00 per hour plus a travel package or stipend, and offers 13-week assignments. Local traveler contract options are available to candidates residing within 75 miles. The Respiratory Therapist practices in a technologically complex clinical setting, managing ventilator integration to adaptive pulmonary support and airway management across multiple levels of care. The role provides direct patient care, supports safety and quality at the point of care, and works within a multidisciplinary team. Clinical ladders support internal growth through clinical and process-improvement projects at the unit, division, regional, or system level. UCHealth describes a dynamic, innovative clinical environment that welcomes new knowledge and supports professional development. The organization offers a total rewards program covering health and well-being, time away from work, retirement and savings, and education and career growth. Eligibility for some programs depends on scheduled work hours.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited Respiratory Therapy program.
At least one year of experience.
Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credential from the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC).
ACLS certification.
BLS certification through the American Heart Association or American Red Cross, with the card in hand before the start date; the card must remain valid for 60 days after hire.

Responsibilities

Provide direct patient care and respiratory therapy services in a technologically complex clinical setting.
Manage ventilator integration to adaptive pulmonary support and airway management across multiple levels of care.
Contribute to safety and quality at the point of care.
Work with a multidisciplinary team to support exceptional outcomes.
Precept individuals who are new to the relevant clinical practice or UCHealth.
Participate in clinical and process-improvement projects at the unit, division, regional, or system level.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
24/7 mental health and well-being support for employees and dependents.
Discounted gym memberships and fitness resources.
Free Care.com membership.
Voluntary benefits, including accident insurance, critical illness insurance, group legal plan, identity theft protection, pet insurance, auto and home insurance, and employee discount programs.
Limited time off (LTO), paid family and medical leave, leaves of absence, and Colorado FAMLI coverage.
Employer-provided basic life and accidental death and dismemberment coverage, with buy-up options.
Employer-provided short-term and long-term disability coverage, with a buy-up option.
403(b) retirement plan with employer matching contribution.
Flexible spending accounts for health care and dependent day care; health savings accounts are available with enrollment in a high-deductible medical plan.
Access to LinkedIn Learning courses and seminars and internal professional development opportunities.
Free assistance navigating the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program and submitting federal student loans for forgiveness.
Annual market reviews of UCHealth positions, with base pay adjustments as needed to remain market competitive.