Travel Respiratory Therapist - Registered RT/RRT

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Apr 27, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is seeking a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) with 1+ year of experience for a 36-hour/week night shift travel contract in Grand Junction, CO.

Details

• 12-hour night shifts, 3 days per week (36 hours/week)
• Located in Grand Junction, CO
• Documents care using Epic EMR
• Floating to other departments may be required based on business need
• On-call during regularly scheduled shifts may be required

Requirements

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

Additional Information

• Performs and interprets diagnostic testing procedures, obtains arterial blood gases, and initiates respiratory protocols based on clinical assessments
• Administers medications safely and evaluates patient response, communicating progress 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 departmental meetings
• Serves as a resource, consultant, and mentor to CRT staff and other care team members
• Former permanent staff of any Intermountain facility must have been separated for at least one year before being eligible for a travel assignment