Travel Respiratory Therapist Registered Respiratory Therapist Job

Healthforce•Glenwood Springs, CO

8d•$2,294 - $2,347•Onsite

About The Position

Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) for a travel assignment in Glenwood Springs, Colorado. This is a temporary assignment managed by Healthforce Healthcare LLC. The role involves providing comprehensive respiratory care and diagnostic procedures for cardiopulmonary patients across all ages and acuities in a hospital-based respiratory care environment. Responsibilities include managing ventilator support, airway equipment, performing neonatal and pediatric respiratory care, conducting patient assessments, initiating and adjusting therapies, documenting treatments, and collaborating with multidisciplinary staff.

Requirements

Colorado Registered Respiratory Therapist license (DORA-RT) in good standing; must be an RRT (not CRT)
Completion of an approved Respiratory Therapy program
Current American Heart Association BLS, ACLS, PALS, and NRP (AAP) certifications
Neonatal and pediatric respiratory care experience
Ability to work in a hospital setting; comfortable with 3x12-hour day shifts and weekend rotations; no on-call requirements
Traveler’s permanent address must be at least 75 miles away from the assignment site

Responsibilities

Provide comprehensive respiratory care and diagnostic procedures for cardiopulmonary patients across all ages and acuities
Manage ventilator support, airway equipment, and related interventions; respond to changes in patient condition
Perform neonatal and pediatric respiratory care as needed, in appropriate clinical settings
Conduct patient assessments, initiate and adjust therapies, and communicate findings to the care team
Document treatments, responses, and ventilator parameters accurately and timely
Collaborate with multidisciplinary staff to plan and optimize patient care plans