Job description
Travel Respiratory Therapist (RRT)
Location: Lone Tree, CO
Start Date: 06-22-2026
Contract Type: Travel Contract
Shift Type: Night shift, 6:00 PM - 6:00 AM
Hours per Week: 36
Candidate Pay Rate: $42 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
- Provide expert respiratory care across ICU, NICU, PICU, and medical-surgical units
- Set up, manage, and troubleshoot mechanical ventilators to ensure patient safety and comfort
- Assist physicians with intubation and emergency airway management
- Perform arterial blood gas (ABG) draws and analyze results to guide treatment plans
- Educate patients and families on respiratory management and self-care
Qualifications
- Active RRT or CRT certification from the NBRC
- Current BLS, ACLS, NRP, and PALS certifications
- Minimum of 6 months of recent acute care hospital respiratory therapy experience
- Strong ventilator management and airway support skills
- Ability to work collaboratively and independently in fast-paced environments
Knowledge & Skills
- In-depth knowledge of respiratory therapy equipment and techniques
- Proficiency in ventilator management and ABG analysis
- Familiarity with Meditech EMR is a plus
- Experience in NICU and PICU settings preferred
- Excellent communication and patient education skills
Benefits
- Generous housing stipend
- Medical, dental and vision insurance coverage
- 401(k) retirement savings plan
- Weekly pay with direct deposit
- Referral bonus program
- Licensure assistance and reimbursement
Travel Perks: Explore Lone Tree, CO
Lone Tree is a beautiful city just south of Denver, offering easy access to the Rocky Mountains for hiking, skiing, and outdoor adventures. Spend your days off exploring nearby parks, shopping at Park Meadows Mall, or catching a concert at Red Rocks Amphitheatre. With Denver's vibrant arts and dining scene only a short drive away, you'll never run out of things to do!
Apply Now
Ready to start your next adventure as a Travel Respiratory Therapist (RRT)? Let's get you moving forward!
Send your resume to [email protected] or call us at 408-441-9200 today.
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Why UHCS
Weekly or bi-weekly pay, medical/dental/vision, a SIMPLE IRA with employer contribution, tests paid on qualifying assignments with payroll deduction available, and one recruiter who stays with you for the whole assignment — reachable after hours. Every placement is credentialed to Joint Commission standards, so your packet is accepted the first time.