Hospital | Registered Respiratory Therapist Travel RRT – Salida,

Hospital | Registered Respiratory Therapist | 13-Week Travel RRT Contract - Salida, CO Registered Respiratory Therapist Travel Job in Salida, Colorado

Join a hospital-based respiratory therapy team in Salida, Colorado, and take on a rewarding travel respiratory therapist assignment in a scenic mountain community. This 13-week opportunity is ideal for an experienced Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) who is skilled in inpatient cardiopulmonary care, respiratory diagnostics, and night shift clinical support.

• Position: Travel Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT)
• Setting: Hospital / Inpatient Respiratory Therapy
• Location: Salida, CO 81201
• Shift: 12-hour nights
• Schedule: Sunday through Tuesday nights, with a rotating 4th night every other week to work Sunday through Thursday
• Start Date: 11/23/2026
• Estimated Weekly Pay: $1,830 - $1,970
• Additional Schedule Notes: Some call, weekends, and holidays may be required

• Minimum of 2 years of respiratory therapy experience required
• Active Respiratory Therapist license in the state of Colorado
• Certification or registry from an accredited college or technical school
• Certified Respiratory Therapy Technician or Registered Respiratory Therapist credential required
• Current BLS, ACLS, PALS, and NRP certifications required
• Strong clinical assessment skills and the ability to work independently on night shift

• Perform and collect diagnostic information, including pulmonary function testing, sleep studies, blood gas analysis, and other respiratory diagnostics
• Accurately assess patients using physical examination findings and diagnostic data
• Deliver respiratory therapeutics such as medical gas therapy, humidity therapy, aerosol therapy, and airway clearance
• Manage artificial airways and provide care for invasive and non-invasive mechanical ventilation
• Monitor patient responses to therapy and adjust care as needed in a timely manner
• Participate in discharge planning, case management, and patient education focused on cardiopulmonary wellness
• Attend required safety in-services, department meetings, and other assigned education sessions

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