Location: Glenwood Springs, CO

Start Date: 02-24-2026

End Date: 05-26-2026

Contract Type: Travel Contract

Shift Type: Rotating 12-hour day and night shifts (3 shifts per week) with call rotation — includes both day and night coverage

Hours per Week: 36

Candidate Pay Rate: $67 per hour

About United Health Care Staffing

At United Health Care Staffing (UHC Staffing), we believe healthcare staffing should be more than just finding a job. We are here to connect amazing professionals with opportunities that make their careers exciting, rewarding, and meaningful. With us, you're not just signing up for a contract you are joining a team that's got your back, answers your calls, and maybe even cracks a joke or two to brighten your day. Think of us as the travel buddy who handles the logistics while you focus on what you do best helping people heal.

Roles & Responsibilities

• Deliver comprehensive respiratory care for patients of all ages and acuity levels, from neonates to adults
• Manage and optimize mechanical ventilation for critically ill patients with confidence and precision
• Perform cardiopulmonary diagnostic procedures and interpret results to inform care plans
• Assess patients continuously and adjust respiratory interventions as needed
• Provide neonatal and pediatric respiratory support, including resuscitation and advanced ventilator management
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to develop and implement evidence-based respiratory plans
• Document assessments, interventions and outcomes clearly and timely in the medical record
• Serve as an educator and resource to patients, families and staff on respiratory therapies and equipment

Qualifications

• Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) — required (CRT not considered)
• Valid Colorado Registered Respiratory Therapist license (DORA-RT) in good standing
• Current AHA certifications: BLS, ACLS, PALS and NRP — all required
• Strong critical care and ventilator management experience
• Neonatal and pediatric respiratory care experience
• Proof of flu vaccine required
• Current resume and completed skill sheet for submission

Education

• Completion of an accredited Respiratory Therapy program (as required for RRT credentialing)

Knowledge & Skills

• Mechanical ventilation and advanced ventilator management
• Critical care respiratory practices and patient assessment
• Neonatal and pediatric respiratory techniques and resuscitation
• Cardiopulmonary diagnostic procedures and respiratory diagnostics
• Effective interdisciplinary communication and clinical documentation
• Ability to respond to rapid changes in patient condition and prioritize care

Benefits

• Traveler housing available — fully furnished studios and one-bed options nearby with utilities and Wi‑Fi included, move-in ready based on availability
• Work/life balance with a 3-shift-per-week schedule to give you more days off to explore
• Opportunity to sharpen critical care and neonatal/peds skills in a supportive clinical setting
• Professional support for licensure and credential tracking (bring your DORA-RT and AHA certifications)
• On-site amenities nearby (laundry, convenient housing location close to the hospital)
• A collaborative team that values your expertise and patient-centered care
• Meaningful travel assignment where you can grow your resume and clinical confidence
• Flexible contract travel assignment — perfect for adventurers who love Colorado scenery

Travel Perks: Explore Glenwood Springs, CO

Glenwood Springs is a fantastic basecamp for outdoor fun — soak in the famous Glenwood Hot Springs, ride the attractions at Glenwood Caverns Adventure Park, and tackle scenic hikes like Hanging Lake (permit required). The Colorado River offers rafting and fishing, and nearby Sunlight Mountain Resort brings winter skiing and summer mountain biking. Charming downtown shops, local restaurants and breweries make for great evenings, and quick drives take you to Aspen, Vail and other mountain towns for weekend escapes.

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