Respiratory Therapist - PICU/NICU
Aurora, CO
Cross Country Allied
3x12 hrs, Nights
Referral Bonus
$2,560/weekOverview
- Start Date10/06/2026
- Shift Breakdown3x12 hrs
- ShiftNights
- Duration13 weeks
Pay
Benefits
- 401k retirement plan
- Referral bonus
Description
Job Summary
Respiratory Therapist, Pediatric Intensive Care Unit, located at a regional healthcare facility, provides specialized respiratory care to critically ill pediatric and neonatal patients. The role involves working within a team to deliver high-quality patient care aligned with best practices and clinical protocols.
Job Details
- Required Qualifications: Associate of Applied Science (AAS) in Cardiopulmonary, Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) certification, minimum of 3 years of Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU) experience, minimum of 3 years of Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) experience, minimum of 1 year of Pediatric Emergency Department experience, minimum of 1 year of Pediatric Level 1 Trauma experience, ACLS, BLS, PALS, NRP certifications, and current licensure in good standing.
- Schedule: 12-hour night shifts, from 6:45 PM to 7:15 AM, with a minimum of 36 hours per week.
- Additional Information: Candidates must have prior travel assignment experience. The position involves working 13 weekend shifts over the contract duration and may require working 2 out of 3 major holidays if the contract extends over holidays. The client reserves the right to float or reassign personnel within their clinical competence to other areas of practice within a thirty-five (35) mile radius of the assigned facility.
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
Responsive, honest, fair, speaks up for the traveler
Cons
None
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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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