Registered Respiratory Therapist
Aurora, CO
Cross Country Allied
3x12 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus
$2,830/weekOverview
- Start Date10/20/2026
- Shift Breakdown3x12 hrs
- ShiftDays
- Duration14 weeks
Pay
Benefits
- 401k retirement plan
- Referral bonus
Description
Job Summary
Respiratory Therapist, Registered (RRT) Childrens Hospital Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus. This 13-week travel assignment involves working in a pediatric and neonatal intensive care setting. The role requires providing specialized respiratory care to pediatric and neonatal patients, ensuring the highest standards of clinical excellence within the hospital environment.
Job Details
- Position Description: Respiratory Therapist, Registered (RRT) with a focus on pediatric and neonatal intensive care.
- Required Qualifications: Associate of Applied Science (AAS) in Cardiopulmonary, registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) certification, a minimum of 3 years Pediatric ICU experience, 3 years Neonatal ICU (Level 3 or 4), 1 year Pediatric Emergency Department, 1 year Pediatric Level 1 Trauma, and 5 years of overall Respiratory Therapist experience. Certifications include ACLS, BLS, PALS, and NRP. Valid licensure and the ability to work in the designated location are required.
- Schedule: 12-hour day shifts, beginning at 6:45 AM and ending at 7:15 PM, with a minimum of 36 hours per week.
- Additional Information: The assignment includes working 13 weekend shifts out of 26, with some major holiday work required. Deployment to North or South Campus may be needed, and a float flexibility to other areas within thirty-five miles of the initial facility is reserved by the client.
- Submission Requirements: Candidates must be eligible for the required certifications and licensure.
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
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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