Travel Registered Respiratory Therapist - $2,825 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: 12/01/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, nights
• Employment Type: Travel

Job Summary
Respiratory Therapist, Registered (RRT) The position is located at a childrens healthcare facility within the Denver metropolitan area. This role involves providing specialized respiratory care to pediatric and neonatal patients in an intensive care setting, with assignments spanning from December 1, 2026, to March 6, 2027. It requires a commitment to patient safety, clinical excellence, and flexibility to support various units within the network.

Job Details

• Position includes working nights from 6:45 PM to 7:15 AM, totaling 12-hour shifts, with a minimum of 36 hours per week.
• Required Qualifications: Associate of Applied Science (AAS) in Cardiopulmonary, Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) license, minimum of 3 years Pediatric ICU experience, minimum of 3 years Neonatal ICU experience, minimum of 1-year Pediatric Level 1 Trauma experience, and required certifications in ACLS, BLS, PALS, and NRP.
• Preferred Qualifications: At least 4 years each in Pediatric ICU and Neonatal ICU, and 2 years in Pediatric Level 1 Trauma.
• The candidate must be available to work within the holiday work requirement and will be scheduled for 13 weekend shifts out of 26.
• Float: Float rotation may be required.
• Responsibilities include delivering compassionate and expert respiratory care, collaborating with multidisciplinary teams, and supporting coverage across the networks pediatric intensive care units.
• Submission instructions: Candidates must be flexible to work the entire contract period, including holiday shifts, and support different units as needed.

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 #1307668. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36.0 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