Respiratory Therapist Traveler Nights
About The Position
UCHealth is hiring a Respiratory Therapist Traveler for 13-week assignments at UCHealth University of Colorado Hospital Anschutz Inpatient Pavilion in Aurora, Colorado. The position is full time, scheduled for 72 hours per two-week pay period, on nights, and pays $50.00 per hour plus a travel package or stipend. Local traveler contract options are available to candidates who reside within 75 miles. The Respiratory Therapist practices in a technologically complex clinical setting, managing ventilator integration, adaptive pulmonary support, and airway management across multiple levels of care. The role emphasizes direct patient care, multidisciplinary teamwork, safety and quality, and contributing to a fast-paced, innovative clinical environment. UCHealth clinical ladders support internal growth through clinical and process-improvement projects at the unit, division, regional, or system level. UCHealth describes a comprehensive total rewards program that includes health and well-being resources, time away from work, insurance, retirement and savings options, and education and career-growth opportunities. Eligibility for some programs depends on scheduled work hours.
Requirements
- Graduate of an accredited Respiratory Therapy program.
- 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 and valid through 60 days after hire.
Responsibilities
- Provide direct patient care in a technologically complex clinical setting.
- Manage ventilator integration, adaptive pulmonary support, and airway management across multiple levels of care.
- Work with a multidisciplinary team to achieve exceptional outcomes.
- Contribute to safety and quality at the point of care.
- Welcome and apply new knowledge in a fast-paced, innovative clinical environment.
- Model proficiency by precepting new colleagues.
- 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 (including Colorado FAMLI), and leaves of absence.
- Employer-provided basic life and accidental death and dismemberment coverage, with buy-up options.
- Employer-provided short-term and long-term disability coverage, with buy-up options.
- 403(b) retirement plan with employer matching contribution.
- Flexible spending accounts for health care and dependent day care; health savings accounts available with enrollment in a high-deductible medical plan.
- Access to LinkedIn Learning and internal professional development opportunities.
- Free assistance navigating the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program and submitting federal student loans for forgiveness.
- Annual position market reviews and base-pay adjustments as needed to maintain market competitiveness.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
Associate degree
