Registered Respiratory Therapist
Aurora, CO
Cross Country Allied
3x12 hrs, Nights
Referral Bonus
$2,435/weekOverview
- Start Date10/06/2026
- Shift Breakdown3x12 hrs
- ShiftNights
- Duration14 weeks
Pay
Benefits
- 401k retirement plan
- Referral bonus
Description
Job Summary
Respiratory Therapist Registered (RRT) located at the organizations pediatric and neonatal intensive care units, this position involves providing specialized respiratory care to critically ill pediatric and neonatal patients. The role requires working night shifts and supporting patient care needs during holidays and weekends, ensuring the delivery of high-quality respiratory therapies in a fast-paced clinical environment.
Job Details
- Position: Respiratory Therapist Registered (RRT)
- Location: Within the organizations pediatric and neonatal intensive care units, serving the Denver metro area
- Assignment Dates: 10/06/2026 to 01/09/2027
- Shift: 12-Hour Nights | 6:45 PM 7:15 AM
- Schedule: 36 hours per week
- Required Qualifications: Associate of Applied Science (AAS) in Cardiopulmonary, prior travel assignment experience, Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT), minimum 3 years Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (ICU) experience, minimum 3 years Neonatal ICU experience, minimum 1 year Pediatric Level 1 Trauma experience, certifications in Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS), Basic Life Support (BLS), Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS), and Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP)
- Additional Information:
- Must work Thanksgiving Holiday (11/25, 11/26 & 11/27)
- No requested time off approved within the first two weeks of the assignment
- Holiday and weekend work required, including 13 weekend shifts out of 26
- Flexibility to float within the organizations network of care (North or South) within thirty-five miles of the original assignment location
- RTO blackout dates in effect during specified periods
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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