Registered Respiratory Therapist
Aurora, CO
Cross Country Allied
3x12 hrs, Nights
Referral Bonus
$2,560/weekOverview
- Start Date09/15/2026
- Shift Breakdown3x12 hrs
- ShiftNights
- Duration13 weeks
Pay
Benefits
- 401k retirement plan
- Referral bonus
Description
Job Summary
Respiratory Therapist Registered (RRT) Denver, Colorado. This position involves providing respiratory therapy in a pediatric and neonatal intensive care setting within a childrens hospital. It requires working nights, including holiday shifts, with a focus on delivering high-quality patient care in a fast-paced environment.
Job Details
- Position: Respiratory Therapist Registered (RRT)
- Specialty: Respiratory Therapy
- Location: Denver, Colorado (Childrens Hospital Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus)
- Assignment Dates: 09/15/2026 to 12/19/2026, lasting 13 weeks
- Shift: 12-Hour Nights | 6:45 PM 7:15 AM
- Schedule: 36 hours per week
- Required Qualifications: Associate of Applied Science (AAS) in Cardiopulmonary. Must have prior travel assignment experience. Active licensure as a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT). Clinical experience in Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (ICU) for at least 3 years, Neonatal ICU for at least 3 years, and Pediatric Level 1 Trauma for at least 1 year. Certifications required include ACLS, BLS, PALS, and NRP.
- Preferred Qualifications: At least 4 years of Pediatric ICU experience, 4 years of Neonatal ICU experience, and 2 years in Pediatric Level 1 Trauma.
- Additional Information: Must work Thanksgiving holiday (11/25, 11/26, 11/27). No requested time off within the first two weeks of the assignment. Float rotation may be required within the Denver metro area.
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
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Pros
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Cons
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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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