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Travel Respiratory Therapist Registered Respiratory Therapist Job

Healthforce, Aspen, CO, United States


Overview
Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) – Travel assignment in Aspen, Colorado. Start date 05/04/2026 for 13 weeks in a hospital setting. Rotating shift. Weekly pay $2,056–$2,079. No guaranteed hours.

Key Highlights

Weekly pay: $2,056–$2,079 per week

Assignment length: 13 weeks

Start date: 05/04/2026

Shift: Rotating

Setting: Hospital

Housing: Travelers are responsible for securing their own housing

Responsibilities

Provide respiratory care to a diverse patient population across inpatient units, including ventilator management and airway support

Monitor, assess, and adjust respiratory therapies per physician orders; document responses and outcomes

Administer therapies such as oxygen, bronchodilators, aerosols, and airway clearance techniques

Perform outpatient testing when needed, including Stress Tests, Pulmonary Function Tests, and EEG testing

Collaborate closely with physicians, nurses, and therapists to optimize patient care and safety

Maintain accurate documentation in the medical record and adhere to hospital protocols and infection control practices

Requirements

Unrestricted Colorado RT license or ability to obtain prior to start date

Basic Life Support (BLS) certification (may be obtained upon hire)

Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)

Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)

Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) Advanced Provider certification

At least 2 years of well-rounded RT experience with a diverse patient population; outpatient testing experience (Stress Tests, PFT, EEG)

NBRC Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) certification preferred; EPIC experience and Spanish language skills preferred

Benefits and Support

Housing: Travelers are responsible for securing their own housing

Assignment support coordinated through the staffing team

Credentialing and onboarding support to meet certification requirements prior to start

Ongoing recruiter and assignment support throughout the contract

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.

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