Travel Respiratory Therapist Registered Respiratory Therapist Job

Job Description

Job Description

Overview
Travel Respiratory Therapist (Registered Respiratory Therapist) in Craig, Colorado. Start date: 10/12/2026. Assignment duration: 13 weeks. Weekly pay: $2,273–$2,372 per week. Guaranteed hours: 36 per week. Shift: Days. Setting: Short Term Acute Care Hospital.

Key Highlights
- Weekly pay: $2,273–$2,372 per week
- Guaranteed hours: 36 hours per week
- Contract duration: 13 weeks
- Shift: Days
- Start date: 10/12/2026
- Facility/work setting: Short Term Acute Care Hospital

Responsibilities
- Administer respiratory therapies and monitor patients per physician orders, including ventilatory support and medications as indicated.
- Verify orders, document all respiratory care procedures accurately, and communicate patient status during handoffs and rounds.
- Manage airway support: bag-valve-mask ventilation, assist with intubation, suctioning, and appropriate use of artificial airways.
- Initiate, monitor, and titrate mechanical ventilation; interpret flow-volume and pressure-volume curves to guide therapy.
- Perform arterial blood gas draws and support related pulmonary diagnostics; participate in patient care rounds and department in-services.
- Maintain equipment, troubleshoot issues, and adhere to infection control and PPE requirements.

Requirements
- Graduation from a COARC-approved Respiratory Care Program with Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT) credential per NBRC.
- BLS certification obtained within 90 days of hire; NRP certification obtained within 6 months of hire.
- Minimum 1 year hospital-based respiratory care experience; pulmonary diagnostics and cardiac diagnostics experience preferred.
- Must be legally eligible to work in the United States; ability to pass background check and drug screen; complete employee health requirements.
- High School Diploma or equivalent preferred.

Benefits and Support
- 24/7 recruiter and travel support
- Credentialing and onboarding assistance
- Ongoing assignment support throughout the contract
- Access to safety, compliance, and educational resources

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Please note: Pay rates and guaranteed hours are estimates and may vary. Final compensation packages and confirmed hours will be discussed during the hiring process.

About Healthforce

Healthforce is a nationwide travel healthcare staffing agency connecting travel nurses and allied health professionals with high-quality contract assignments across the United States.

We specialize in placing clinicians in travel nursing jobs , allied health travel assignments , and local contract opportunities in hospitals, long-term care facilities, and outpatient settings. Whether you are an experienced traveler or taking your first assignment, Healthforce provides the support and opportunities you need to succeed.

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