Respiratory Therapist Traveler

Company: UCHealth
Location: Parker
Posted on: February 8, 2026

Job Description:

Respiratory Therapist Traveler at UCHealth summary: A Respiratory Therapist Traveler provides respiratory care by assessing patient conditions, delivering treatments, and responding to emergencies within a clinical healthcare setting. This role requires licensure, certification, and at least one year of experience, emphasizing critical thinking and independent decision-making in fast-paced environments. The position also involves patient and family education, adherence to safety protocols, and collaboration with healthcare teams to improve patient outcomes. Description Location: UCHealth Anschutz Inpatient Pavilion, US:CO:Aurora Department: Respiratory Therapist FTE: Full Time, 0.9, 72.00 hours per pay period (2 weeks) Shift: Rotating Pay: $50.00 per hour plus travel package/stipend 13 week assignments available - extension options Minimum Requirements: • Graduate of an accredited Respiratory Therapy program • Registered as a Respiratory Therapist (RRT) by the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC). • CO RRT State licensure • 1-year experience • NRP • BLS - BLS through the American Heart Association or the American Red Cross CPR for the Professional Rescuer with card in-hand before start date. At UCHealth, We Improve Lives Job Duties: • Delivers and assesses response to ordered therapy per plan of care. Monitors, records, and communicates patient condition as appropriate. • Evaluates respiratory care policies and procedures based on patient outcomes, current research, and best practices. Responds to codes and calls for emergent assistance. • Assesses patient condition and delivers appropriate treatment utilizing appropriate protocols. • Educates the patient and family about the patient's illness and provides information about community resources • Within scope of job, requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision. Must be able to work in a fast paced environment, and take appropriate action. Follows Standard Precautions using personal protective equipment as required. We improve lives. In big ways through learning, healing, and discovery. In small, personal ways through human connection. But in all ways, we improve lives. UCHealth invests in its Workforce. UCHealth offers their employees a competitive and comprehensive total rewards package: • Medical, dental and vision coverage including coverage for eligible dependents • 403(b) with employer matching contributions • Time away from work: paid time off (PTO), paid family and medical leave (inclusive of Colorado FAMLI), leaves of absence; start your employment at UCHealth with PTO in your bank • Employer-paid basic life and accidental death and dismemberment coverage with buy-up coverage options • Employer paid short term disability and long-term disability with buy-up coverage options • Wellness benefits • Full suite of voluntary benefits such as flexible spending accounts for health care and dependent care, health savings accounts (available with HD/HSA medical plan only), identity theft protection, pet insurance, and employee discount programs • Education benefits for employees, including the opportunity to be eligible for 100% of tuition, books and fees paid for by UCHealth for specific educational degrees. Other programs may qualify for up to $5,250 pre-paid by UCHealth or in the form of tuition reimbursement each calendar year UCHealth always welcomes talent. This position will be open for a minimum of three days and until a top applicant is identified. UCHealth recognizes and appreciates the rich array of talents and perspectives that equal employment and diversity can offer our institution. As an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer, UCHealth is committed to making all employment decisions based on valid requirements. No applicant shall be discriminated against in any terms, conditions or privileges of employment or otherwise be discriminated against because of the individual's race, creed, color, religion, gender, national origin or ancestry, age, mental or physical disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, transgender status, genetic information or veteran status. UCHealth does not discriminate against any "qualified applicant with a disability" as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act and will make reasonable accommodations, when they do not impose an undue hardship on the organization. Who We Are (uchealth.org) Keywords: respiratory therapy, patient care, critical care, emergency response, respiratory treatment, BLS certification, registered respiratory therapist, clinical protocols, patient education, healthcare travel assignments

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