Registered Respiratory Therapist - PICU/NICU
Aurora, CO
Cross Country Allied
4x12 hrs, Nights
Referral Bonus
$3,415/weekOverview
- Start Date01/05/2027
- Shift Breakdown4x12 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 services in a pediatric and neonatal intensive care setting within a healthcare facility. The role offers an opportunity to work in a dynamic environment, supporting critically ill pediatric and neonatal patients, with a focus on delivering high-quality respiratory care.
Job Details
- Position Description: Respiratory Therapist at a Children's Hospital location providing specialized care for pediatric and neonatal patients.
- Shift Schedule: Nights, 12-Hour Nights | 6:45 PM 7:15 AM, minimum 48 hours per week.
- Required Qualifications: Associates of Applied Science (AAS) in Cardiopulmonary; Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT); at least 3 years of clinical experience in Pediatric Intensive Care Units (PICU), Neonatal Intensive Care Units (NICU), and Pediatric Level 1 Trauma; licensure and certification in ACLS, BLS, PALS, NRP.
- Preferred Qualifications: Minimum 4 years of PICU and NICU experience, and 2 years in Pediatric Level 1 Trauma.
- Schedule Details: Night shift, 12 hours per shift, working 48 hours weekly.
- Additional Information: Must work observed holidays if they fall within the contract period. No requested time off approved within the first two weeks of the assignment. The assignment may include floating within the Denver Metro area up to thirty-five miles from the original 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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