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Respiratory Therapist - Nights
Location: Salida, CO
Start Date: 04-01-2026
End Date: 07-01-2026
Contract Type: Travel Contract
Shift Type: Sunday-Tuesday nights, 6:00 PM - 6:30 AM (Night); 4th night rotation every other week; includes on-call coverage, weekends and holidays
Hours per Week: 36
Candidate Pay Rate: $63 per hour
About United Health Care Staffing
At United Health Care Staffing (UHC Staffing), we believe healthcare staffing should be more than just finding a job. We are here to connect amazing professionals with opportunities that make their careers exciting, rewarding, and meaningful. With us, you're not just signing up for a contract you are joining a team that's got your back, answers your calls, and maybe even cracks a joke or two to brighten your day. Think of us as the travel buddy who handles the logistics while you focus on what you do best helping people heal.
Roles & Responsibilities
- Perform and collect diagnostic information including pulmonary function testing, PadNet, sleep studies, and blood gas analysis
- Assess patients accurately using physical exams and diagnostic data to inform care decisions
- Apply respiratory therapeutics such as medical gas therapy, humidity and aerosol therapy, airway clearance, and ventilator management
- Manage artificial airways including insertion, maintenance and care
- Monitor and evaluate patient response to interventions and adjust treatment as needed
- Participate in discharge planning and collaborate with case management to ensure safe transitions
- Engage in public education activities to promote cardiopulmonary wellness in the community
- Attend mandatory safety in-services and department meetings to maintain best practices
Qualifications
- Certified Respiratory Therapy Technician or Registered Respiratory Therapist (required)
- Active, current Colorado Respiratory Therapist license
- Minimum 2 years of respiratory therapy experience (required)
- Current BLS, ACLS, PALS and NRP certifications
- Comfortable with night shifts, on-call duties, and weekend/holiday coverage
- Strong clinical assessment and ventilator management skills
Education
- Certification or registry from a college or technical school in respiratory care
- Certified Respiratory Therapy Technician or Registered Respiratory Therapist credential
Knowledge & Skills
- Mechanical ventilation and ventilator management
- Blood gas analysis and interpretation
- Pulmonary function testing and diagnostic procedures
- Airway management and artificial airway care
- Aerosol and humidity therapy techniques
- Sleep study procedures and PadNet experience
- Patient assessment, critical thinking and clinical documentation
- Collaborative teamwork and clear communication with interdisciplinary teams
Benefits
- Generous housing stipend and travel reimbursement to make your contract comfortable
- Licensure assistance and reimbursement so you can focus on care, not paperwork
- Supportive team culture that values your expertise and growth
- Paid time off to recharge between assignments
- Access to continuing education and professional development resources
- Help with credentialing and onboarding to get you working quickly
- Flexible scheduling options to help balance life and work
- Recognition programs and a workplace that celebrates great patient care
Travel Perks: Explore Salida, CO
Explore the outdoor playground of central Colorado while on assignment. Salida sits on the Arkansas River and is a gateway for whitewater rafting and fishing, with excellent hiking and mountain biking in the nearby Collegiate Peaks. Take a scenic drive over Monarch Pass for alpine views and winter skiing at Monarch Mountain, or relax in nearby hot springs in Buena Vista and Mt. Princeton. Downtown Salida boasts a charming arts district, local galleries, cozy cafes and craft breweries — perfect for unwinding after a night shift.
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Ready to start your next adventure as a Respiratory Therapist - Nights? Let's get you moving forward!
Send your resume to [email protected] or call us at 408-441-9200 today.
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