Registered Respiratory Therapist
Aurora, CO
Cross Country Allied
3x12 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus
$2,820/weekOverview
- Start Date10/27/2026
- Shift Breakdown3x12 hrs
- ShiftDays
- Duration13 weeks
Pay
Benefits
- 401k retirement plan
- Referral bonus
Description
Job Summary
Respiratory Therapist Registered (RRT) located at an organizations healthcare facility, this role involves providing specialized respiratory care to pediatric and neonatal patients in a hospital setting. The position requires working 12-hour days from 6:45 AM to 7:15 PM, with a focus on delivering high-quality care over a 14-week assignment starting October 27, 2026, through January 30, 2027.
Job Details
- Position Description: Must work Thanksgiving Holiday (11/25, 11/26, 11/27). Availability to work two of three holiday dates is required.
- Required Qualifications: Associate of Applied Science (AAS) in Cardiopulmonary, prior travel assignment experience, licensure as a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT), minimum 3 years Pediatric ICU (Intensive Care Unit) experience, minimum 3 years Neonatal ICU experience, minimum 1 year Pediatric Level 1 Trauma experience, and required certifications including ACLS, BLS, PALS, and NRP.
- Schedule: 12-hour shifts, working from 6:45 AM to 7:15 PM, totaling 36 hours per week.
- Float: Float rotation may be required to cover Anschutz & Network of Care (North or South) facilities within the Denver Metro area.
- Additional Information: Candidate must have the flexibility to work observed holidays if they fall within the contract period. No RTO is permitted within the first two weeks of the assignment. Religious and medical exemption requests for influenza vaccination will be considered.
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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