Travel Contract

Travel Respiratory Therapist – Pediatric & Neonatal ICU, RRT Student Educator
Aurora, CO
PRIDE Health
3x12 hrs, Nights
Referral Bonus

$2,613/week

Posted 1 day ago

Overview

Start Date01/06/2026
Shift Breakdown3x12 hrs
ShiftNights
Duration13 weeks

Pay

21% higher than average Allied Health Professional / Registered Respiratory Therapist pay in Colorado

Estimated total pay

$2,613/week

Benefits

Weekly pay
Holiday Pay
Guaranteed Hours
401k retirement plan
Cancelation protection
Referral bonus
Medical benefits
Dental benefits
Vision benefits

Description

Respiratory Therapist Travel Position

Location: Anschutz Medical Campus (Children’s Hospital Colorado)
Contract Length: 13 weeks (approximately 3 months)
Assignment Dates: 01/06/2026 - 04/11/2026
Shift: 12-Hour Nights (6:45 PM – 7:15 AM)

Position Overview

Must be comfortable teaching Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) students.
This position reports to the IVS Manager; an interview with the manager is required.
Float requirement: May be floated to Anschutz & Network of Care Locations (South or North) within 35 miles.
Weekend requirement: 13 weekend shifts out of 26 weekends (both Saturday & Sunday).
No on-call requirement.
Must work Christmas and New Year’s holidays if they fall within the contract period.
RTO (Requested Time Off) blackout dates for new contracts starting January 2026:
- 2/7 - 2/15
- 3/22 - 3/28
- 4/3 - 4/7
RTO policy:
- No more than 10 days off during the contract.
- No RTO approved within the first 2 weeks of assignment.
Flu vaccination required; medical and religious exemptions allowed.

Minimum Qualifications

Education: Associate of Applied Science (AAS) in Cardiopulmonary.
Prior travel assignment experience required.
Licensure/Certification: Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT).
Clinical Experience:
- Minimum 3 years Pediatric ICU.
- Minimum 3 years Neonatal ICU.
- Minimum 1 year Emergency Department (ED).
- Minimum 1 year Pediatric Level 1 Trauma.

Required Certifications

ACLS (Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support)
BLS (Basic Life Support)
PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support)
NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program)

Preferred Qualifications

Minimum 4 years Pediatric ICU.
Minimum 4 years Neonatal ICU.
Minimum 2 years Pediatric Level 1 Trauma.

Additional Notes

Holiday shifts during the contract period are mandatory.
Floating or reassignment may occur within clinical competence and geographic limits.

Employer

PRIDE Health

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About

PRIDE Health is the minority-owned healthcare recruitment division of Pride Global—an integrated human capital solutions and advisory firm. With our robust and abundant travel nursing and allied health employment options across the U.S., PRIDE Health will allow you to help change the way the world lives and heals as it connects you with the industry’s leading healthcare organizations.
Pride Global offers eligible employee’s comprehensive healthcare coverage (medical, dental, and vision plans), supplemental coverage (accident insurance, critical illness insurance and hospital indemnity), 401(k)-retirement savings, life & disability insurance, an employee assistance program, legal support, auto, home insurance, pet insurance, and employee discounts with preferred vendors.

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About Houston, TX

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Cost of Living

Houston's cost of living is slightly below the national average, making it an affordable place to live.
Wages generally match up with the lower cost of living.

Weather

Summer highs average around 90°F (32°C) with lows around 75°F (24°C), while winter highs average around 63°F (17°C) with lows around 45°F (7°C).

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Transportation

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Public transportation is available through the METRO bus and light rail services.

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Houston is a diverse city with a wide range of ethnicities and age groups.
Common health issues include allergies, asthma, and obesity.
There is a large population of travel nurses due to the numerous healthcare facilities in the area.

Things to Do

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