Location: Glenwood Springs, CO

Start Date: 11-03-2026

Contract Type: Travel Contract

Shift Type: 3 x 12-hour day shifts with weekend rotation, no call

Hours per Week: 36

Candidate Pay Rate: $67 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

• Deliver expert respiratory care and diagnostic procedures for cardiopulmonary patients of all ages and all acuity levels
• Manage sophisticated ventilator support for critically ill patients
• Provide specialized respiratory therapy for neonatal and pediatric patients
• Collaborate with physicians, nurses and the care team to optimize patient outcomes
• Respond quickly and effectively in emergency situations using ACLS, PALS and NRP protocols
• Assess, monitor and document patient responses to respiratory interventions
• Educate patients and families on respiratory care and home ventilation strategies

Qualifications

• Active RRT credential required - CRT will not be considered
• Valid Colorado Registered Respiratory Therapist license (DORA-RT) in good standing
• Current AHA BLS, ACLS, PALS and NRP certifications - all required
• Minimum 5 years of respiratory therapy experience
• Excellent critical care and ventilator management skills
• Neonatal and pediatric respiratory experience required
• Completion of an approved Respiratory Therapy Program as required by license

Education

• Completion of an approved Respiratory Therapy Program as required by license

Knowledge & Skills

• In-depth knowledge of respiratory care and cardiopulmonary diagnostics
• Critical care and ventilator management expertise
• Neonatal and pediatric respiratory care proficiency
• Strong ACLS, BLS, PALS and NRP rescue skills
• Ability to work with patients of all ages and acuity levels
• Electronic medical record proficiency with Point Click

Benefits

• Potential newly remodeled, fully furnished traveler housing just 1/2 block from the hospital
• Wi-Fi, utilities and on-site laundry included in housing options
• No deposit needed for available traveler apartments
• Guaranteed weekly hours for stability
• A schedule with no call for better work-life balance
• A supportive, collaborative healthcare team that values you

Travel Perks: Explore Glenwood Springs, CO

Glenwood Springs is a mountain paradise! Soak in the famous hot springs, explore Glenwood Caverns Adventure Park, hike the scenic trails of the White River National Forest, or take a short drive to Aspen for world-class skiing and dining. With the Colorado River nearby, there is always something to do outdoors in this stunning Rocky Mountain town.

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