Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT)
Aurora, CO
Travel Nurses, Inc.
3x12 hrs
$1,536/weekOverview
- Start DateASAP
- Shift Breakdown3x12 hrs
- Duration13 weeks
Pay
Benefits
- Weekly pay
- 401k retirement plan
- Life insurance
Qualifications
- Resume
- Allied Health Professional (1 year)
- 1 Year Unit Experience Within the Last 3 Years
Description
Job Opportunity: Respiratory Therapist (RRT)
Location
- Aurora, Colorado
Employment Type
- Travel assignment
Contract Length
- 13 weeks
Work Hours
- 36 hours per week
Unit Information
- Department: Respiratory Therapy
- Unit size: 350 beds
- Staff: 38 total (Day shift: 1 charge nurse + 5 staff; Night shift: 1 charge nurse + 5 staff)
- Patient ratios: Variable
- Equipment used: Hamilton G5/C1/T1 ventilators, V60, Vyair Avea
- Electronic Medical Record (EMR) system: Meditech
Required Qualifications
- Valid Registered Respiratory Therapist license in Colorado
- Registered Respiratory Therapist with 2 years of experience
- Registered Respiratory Therapist experience within the last year
- Experience in an Acute Care setting
- ACLS
- BLS
- NBRC
- NRP
- PALS
Typical Procedures
- Ventilator management
- Airway management
Ideal Candidate Attributes
- Energetic and team-oriented
- Honest
- Prioritizes patient experience
Additional Notes
- The unit uses advanced respiratory equipment and technology
- Competitive market; experience and skills are highly valued
Employer
Travel Nurses, Inc.
Fantastic!
Marissa was great to work with and I look forward to working with her again on my next search
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Travel Nurses, Inc. is a nurse-founded and operated healthcare staffing agency connecting nurses and allied health professionals with opportunities nationwide. Since 1988, we’ve grown from supporting operating room teams in the Mid-South to serving a wide range of specialties across the country.
At our core, we believe healthcare professionals are the foundation of care. That belief drives everything we do, from how we support our clinicians to how we build long-term relationships.
We are committed to making travel simple, transparent and rewarding. With clear pay packages, dedicated recruiter support and a focus on career mobility, our clinicians can move forward with confidence.
Wherever your career takes you, you’ll never go alone.
About Aurora, CO
As a Travel Registered Respiratory Therapist in Aurora, CO here's what you should know:- Lower cost of living compared to the national average.
- Wages generally match up with the lower cost of living.
- Average summer highs of 88°F and winter lows of 17°F.
- Options for short term rentals are available and relatively easy to find.
- Car friendliness is high, and public transportation options are available.
- Diverse population with a wide age range.
- Common health issues may include allergies due to the high pollen count.
- Aurora has a large population of travel nurses.
- Plentiful and diverse local attractions including the Aurora History Museum, the Black American West Museum, and the Children's Museum of Denver at Marsico Campus.
- Fantastic food scene with restaurants like El Taco de Mexico, Sam's No 3 Diner, and La Sandia Mexican Kitchen & Tequila Bar.
- Outdoor activities include the Aurora Reservoir for fishing, boating, swimming, and ice skating in the winter, as well as over 50 miles of beautiful hiking trails.
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