Registered Respiratory Therapist
Aurora, CO
Cross Country Allied
3x12 hrs, Evenings
Referral Bonus
$2,430/weekOverview
- Start Date08/04/2026
- Shift Breakdown3x12 hrs
- ShiftEvenings
- Duration13 weeks
Pay
Benefits
- 401k retirement plan
- Referral bonus
Description
Job Summary:
Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) specializing in pediatric and neonatal intensive care located in Aurora, Colorado. This position involves providing specialized respiratory care in a hospital setting, with a focus on pediatric ICU, neonatal ICU, pediatric emergency department, and trauma care. Candidates are required to bring their license on the first day of the assignment.
Job Details:
- Address: Aurora, Colorado
- Specialty: Respiratory Therapist Registered (RRT)
- Schedule: 12-Hour Evenings, 11:30AM to 12:00AM; minimum 36 hours per week
- Required Qualifications: Associate of Applied Science (AAS) in Cardiopulmonary; minimum 3 years pediatric ICU experience; minimum 3 years neonatal ICU (Level 3 or 4) experience; minimum 1 year pediatric emergency department experience; minimum 1 year pediatric Level 1 trauma experience; 5 years of RRT experience; licensure as a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT); certifications including Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS), Basic Life Support (BLS), Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS), and Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP); candidates must have prior travel assignment experience; no more than 10 days off requested during the contract; schedule aligns with the assigned shift and coverage requirements.
- Preferred Qualifications: Minimum 4 years pediatric ICU experience; minimum 4 years neonatal ICU experience.
- Float: Float rotation may be required; personnel may be floated within a 35-mile radius of the original facility to meet staffing needs.
- Additional Information:
- RTO (Requested Time Off): No more than 10 days off during the contract; no RTO approval within the first 2 weeks of assignment.
- RTO blackout dates: August 1-10, August 28-September 5, October 8-17, October 29-November 2.
- Must work Labor Day.
- Guaranteed schedule: Thursday, Friday, Saturday Swing shift from 11:30AM to Midnight; shifts may be converted if canceled due to staffing.
- The assignment duration is 13 weeks, starting August 4, 2026, and ending November 7, 2026.
Benefits:
The benefits of taking a travel assignment with Cross Country include:
- Private housing or generous housing allowance
- Comprehensive health insurance with prescription coverage
- Dependent health insurance with prescription coverage
- Competitive salaries
- Referral bonuses
- Travel reimbursement
- 401(k) retirement plan
- Direct deposit/free checking
- Unlimited free CE credits
Employer
Cross Country Allied
4 nurses recommend working with Cross Country Allied
You bring the expertise. We bring the support you deserve. At Cross Country, we connect allied professionals with flexible opportunities designed around what matters most — your goals, your growth, and your wellbeing. Whether you specialize in imaging, respiratory, surgical, or lab work, we’re here to champion your success with nationwide roles, hands-on support, and a team that sees you as essential. Because this isn’t just work. It’s your purpose.
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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