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 Respiratory Therapist license in good standing with the State License Board.
• Minimum of 6 months current acute care hospital RRT experience.
• BLS, ACLS, NRP, and PALS certification required. CRT or NBRC credential required.
• Experience with Meditech electronic medical record preferred.
• Experience with Hamilton G5 ventilators preferred.
• Experience in ED, ICU, NICU, or pediatrics is preferred.

Assignment Details

• Facility Type: Hospital.
• Unit: Respiratory Therapy supporting ED, ICU, NICU, Med/Surg, and Pediatrics.
• Shift Name: Nights.
• Shift Details: Nights 1800-0600.
• Typical patient volume: 30-40 acuity points average per shift.
• Typical staffing: 15 RTs on staff; night shift minimum staffing of 3 RTs.
• Equipment in use: Hamilton G5 ventilators.
• EMR: Meditech.
• Must be able to perform ventilator set up, assist with intubation, obtain ABGs, administer all RT therapies, and provide patient and staff education.
• Role requires autonomy, collaborative teamwork, and flexibility in scheduling. Candidates may be expected to float within the hospital system as needed.

Location Highlights

Explore Lone Tree, CO and nearby Denver-area attractions. Lone Tree is adjacent to Denver, approximately 20 miles from downtown Denver and about 40 miles from Rocky Mountain National Park, offering a mix of suburban and outdoor lifestyles. Visit RidgeGate Lake and Sky Ridge Open Space within a short drive for walking trails and birdwatching, or travel about 30 minutes to Red Rocks Park and Amphitheatre for concerts and hiking. The area provides convenient transit via Interstate 25 and a regional park-and-ride, with Centennial Airport roughly 10 miles away for regional flights. Lone Tree offers shopping and dining at the Park Meadows Mall within a 10-minute drive and easy access to mountain recreation such as skiing at Breckenridge and Vail within 1.5 to 2 hours for weekend trips.

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.
• 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.

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.