Travel Registered Respiratory Therapist - $2,430 per week

Cross Country Allied is seeking a travel Registered Respiratory Therapist for a travel job in Aurora, Colorado.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Registered Respiratory Therapist
• Discipline: Allied Health Professional
• Start Date: 08/04/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, evenings
• Employment Type: Travel

Job Summary:
Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) specializing in pediatric and neonatal intensive care located in Aurora, Colorado. This position involves providing specialized respiratory care in a hospital setting, with a focus on pediatric ICU, neonatal ICU, pediatric emergency department, and trauma care. Candidates are required to bring their license on the first day of the assignment.

Job Details:

• Address: Aurora, Colorado
• Specialty: Respiratory Therapist Registered (RRT)
• Schedule: 12-Hour Evenings, 11:30AM to 12:00AM; minimum 36 hours per week
• Required Qualifications: Associate of Applied Science (AAS) in Cardiopulmonary; minimum 3 years pediatric ICU experience; minimum 3 years neonatal ICU (Level 3 or 4) experience; minimum 1 year pediatric emergency department experience; minimum 1 year pediatric Level 1 trauma experience; 5 years of RRT experience; licensure as a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT); certifications including Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS), Basic Life Support (BLS), Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS), and Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP); candidates must have prior travel assignment experience; no more than 10 days off requested during the contract; schedule aligns with the assigned shift and coverage requirements.
• Preferred Qualifications: Minimum 4 years pediatric ICU experience; minimum 4 years neonatal ICU experience.
• Float: Float rotation may be required; personnel may be floated within a 35-mile radius of the original facility to meet staffing needs.
• Additional Information:
  • RTO (Requested Time Off): No more than 10 days off during the contract; no RTO approval within the first 2 weeks of assignment.
  • RTO blackout dates: August 1-10, August 28-September 5, October 8-17, October 29-November 2.
  • Must work Labor Day.
  • Guaranteed schedule: Thursday, Friday, Saturday Swing shift from 11:30AM to Midnight; shifts may be converted if canceled due to staffing.
  • The assignment duration is 13 weeks, starting August 4, 2026, and ending November 7, 2026.

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

Cross Country Allied Job ID #1266002. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: RT - RRT Respiratory Therapist Registered.

About Cross Country Allied

You bring the expertise. We bring the support you deserve. At Cross Country, we connect allied professionals with flexible opportunities designed around what matters most — your goals, your growth, and your wellbeing. Whether you specialize in imaging, respiratory, surgical, or lab work, we’re here to champion your success with nationwide roles, hands-on support, and a team that sees you as essential. Because this isn’t just work. It’s your purpose.

Benefits

• 401k retirement plan
• Referral bonus