Travel Respiratory Therapist - Registered RT/RRT

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Jul 13, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is seeking a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) with at least 1 year of experience for a night shift travel assignment at a regional hospital in Grand Junction, CO.

Details

• Respiratory Therapy department at a regional hospital in Grand Junction, CO
• Provides advanced-level respiratory care focused on diagnosing, evaluating, treating, and managing cardiopulmonary deficiencies and abnormalities
• 3x12-hour night shifts per week, 36 hours per week
• Floating to other departments may be required based on business need
• On-call during regularly scheduled shifts may be required
• Epic EMR used for charting

Requirements

• Graduate of an NBRC-approved Respiratory Therapist program from an accredited institution
• Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credential from the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC)
• Active Colorado Respiratory Therapy license required (license required if applicable)
• Minimum 1 year of Respiratory Therapy experience
• Current BLS and ACLS certifications (AHA), must not expire prior to assignment start
• Epic EMR experience required
• DOB and last 4 digits of SSN required for consideration
• 2 professional references required for consideration

Additional Information

• Performs and interprets diagnostic testing procedures, obtains arterial blood gases, and initiates respiratory protocols based on clinical assessments
• Serves as a resource, consultant, and mentor to CRT staff and may be assigned special clinical projects by leadership
• Communicates patient progress and condition to physicians, nurses, and other departments
• Educates patients and families on self-care techniques and health promotion
• Participates in quality improvement, patient safety initiatives, and research activities
• Former permanent staff must have been separated from any Intermountain facility for at least one year before being eligible for a travel assignment