Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) - Travel Job

Respiratory Therapist Opportunity

We're hiring an experienced Respiratory Therapist for a local healthcare provider where you'll be responsible for assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating the treatment, care, and needs of patients with breathing disorders.

Minimum Requirements

• Associate or bachelor's degree from a Respiratory Therapy or Cardiopulmonary Science program
• Current state license in good standing with the State License Board
• One year experience as an RRT
• BLS certification
• Graduate of an accredited CoARC respiratory therapy program
• Current NBRC credential as an RRT or CRT
• Current Colorado Respiratory Care Practitioner license in good standing
• AHA ACLS and PALS required
• Minimum of 5 years of respiratory therapy experience in an ED/acute-care hospital setting, including adult and pediatric patients
• Intensive care and ventilator-management experience
• Ability to function independently
• ABG draw and analysis experience

Assignment Details

• Eight consecutive 10-hour shifts, Wednesday through Wednesday
• Schedule is structured as 40 hours per workweek, Sunday through Saturday, followed by the scheduled off rotation
• Overnight call is required during the work rotation
• Must be able to meet a 30-minute on-call response time

Apply now and one of our recruiters will reach out with the details to see if this is the right fit for you.

Benefits Designed for Travelers

We deeply value your commitment to improving the lives of others, that's why we offer a comprehensive and competitive benefits package starting your first day.

• Weekly, On-Time Pay because that's how it should be
• Full Medical Benefits & 401k Matching Plan
• 24/7 Recruiter: Your main point of contact available by text, phone or email
• Competitive Referral Bonuses
• 100% Paid Housing Available
• Travel & License Reimbursement

Impacting Patient Care Nationwide

As a health professional with Jackson HealthPros, you get the flexibility, stability and growth you need with the satisfaction of impacting communities nationwide. Choose from a variety of career options including direct hire, temp-to-hire, and travel contracts in cities coast to coast. Get full-time pay, benefits, and relocation assistance (at no cost to you) in travel contracts that give you the freedom to explore, with the stability of a full-time job. Find your perfect match with ProVenture, our AI enhanced career app designed for health professionals.

Location Highlights

Pagosa Springs is a mountain community in southwest Colorado known for the San Juan River and the geothermal pools at The Springs Resort. Wolf Creek Ski Area is about 25 miles away and offers winter recreation, while San Juan National Forest surrounds the area with access to hiking, fishing, and scenic drives. Chimney Rock National Monument is roughly 20 miles west and provides archaeological sites and elevated views, and downtown Pagosa Springs offers a walkable setting with local dining and riverfront access. The town supports an outdoor-focused lifestyle and is about 60 miles from Durango-La Plata County Airport for regional travel connections.

EEO Statement

Jackson Healthcare and its family of companies are an EEO/AA Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity and expression, national origin, age, disability or protected veteran status. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all of our associates.