American Traveler is seeking a Travel Respiratory Therapist for a night‑shift travel assignment in Craig, Colorado.
Job Details
* Specialty: Respiratory Therapist
* Discipline: Allied Health Professional
* Start Date: ASAP
* Duration: 13 weeks
* Hours: 36 hours per week
* Shift: 12 hours, nights
* Employment Type: Travel
Assignment Overview
* Shift: 12 hours, nights (3×12hrs)
* Hours: 36 hrs/wk
* Start Date: May 11, 2026
* Length: 13 weeks
* Openings: 2
Responsibilities
* Mechanical ventilation management
* Arterial blood gas draws
* Airway management (bag/mask ventilation, suction, intubation assistance)
* Administration of respiratory medications
* Interpretation of flow, volume, and pressure‑volume curves for ventilator patients
* Translation of medication dosing for neonatal and pediatric patients
* Assist in orientation and training of new employees and students
* Adhere to facility dress code and infection control, safety, and risk management policies
* Participate in department in‑services, staff meetings, and continuous quality improvement activities
Qualifications
* Graduate of a COARC‑accredited Respiratory Care Program with a CRT credential per NBRC guidelines
* Minimum 1 year of respiratory therapy experience in a hospital setting
* Active state license required if applicable
* Current certifications required: BLS/BCLS, NRP, and either RRT or CRT
* Experience with pulmonary diagnostics preferred
* Experience with cardiac diagnostics (EKG, Holter monitor, event monitor, cardiac stress testing) preferred
Additional Information
* Deliver competent respiratory care across specialty areas including emergency, neonatal, pediatric, geriatric, and critical care
* Provide airway management support and ventilator patient management
* Assist in training and orientation of new employees and students
* Maintain adherence to facility policies and continuous improvement activities
Job ID #P-698348. Pay package is based on 12‑hour shifts and 36 hours per week with tax‑free stipend amount to be determined.
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