NICU Respiratory Therapist
Denver, Colorado
HCA HealthONE Swedish CO

Job Opportunity: Respiratory Therapist (RRT)

Location: Denver, Colorado
Employment Type: Travel
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Unit Information

• Specialty: Respiratory Therapy
• Unit Type: Respiratory Therapy
• Number of Beds: 408
• Number of Staff: 59
• Shift Staffing:

  • Day Shift: 1 charge, 1 manager, 8-10 clinical RTs
  • Night Shift: 1 charge, 8-10 clinical RTs
• Patient Ratios: 10:1
• Equipment Used: Hamilton, Servo, and GE Ventilators
• Electronic Medical Record (EMR) System: Meditech

Required Qualifications

• Valid Respiratory Therapist license in Colorado
• Minimum 1 year of Respiratory Therapist experience within the last year
• Certifications: ACLS, BLS, NRP, PALS, NBRC

Job Details

• Typical Procedures: Breathing treatments
• Schedule: Evening to early morning shift (5:30 PM - 6:00 AM)
• Prior travel experience: Not explicitly required

Additional Information

• The unit is competitive and values candidates with NICU experience and required certifications.
• The team uses advanced ventilator technology and a well-established EMR system.
• Patient care ratios and staffing levels support a balanced workload.

This position is ideal for experienced Respiratory Therapists seeking a travel assignment with NICU exposure in a busy respiratory therapy unit.