Location: Aspen, CO

Start Date: 03-23-2026

End Date: 06-22-2026

Contract Type: Travel Contract

Shift Type: Nights, 6:30 PM - 7:00 AM (days not specified) - Night shift

Hours per Week: 36

Candidate Pay Rate: $63 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

• Provide comprehensive respiratory and cardiopulmonary care to patients across the lifespan during night shifts
• Perform pulmonary function testing, stress testing, and EEG testing with accuracy and attention to detail
• Manage ventilators and advanced respiratory equipment while monitoring patient response and safety
• Lead neonatal resuscitation and assist with high-risk deliveries when needed, applying NRP protocols
• Respond rapidly to emergencies using BLS/ACLS/PALS skills and escalate care appropriately
• Document assessments, treatments, and test results thoroughly in the electronic medical record
• Collaborate with physicians, nurses, and allied health staff to create and execute patient-centered care plans
• Educate patients and families about respiratory conditions, home therapies, and follow-up care

Qualifications

• Unrestricted Respiratory Therapist license in Colorado, or ability to obtain prior to start
• Minimum 2 years of hands-on Respiratory Therapy experience with a diverse patient mix
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification (may be obtained upon hire)
• Current Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification
• Current Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification
• Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) Advanced Provider certification
• Experience performing Pulmonary Function Testing, Stress Testing, and EEG testing
• Preferred: NBRC Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT), EPIC experience, and bilingual Spanish skills

Knowledge & Skills

• Pulmonary function testing and interpretation
• Stress testing and EEG testing procedures
• Neonatal resuscitation and care for high-risk deliveries
• Ventilator management and advanced airway support
• Strong clinical judgment and emergency response skills (BLS/ACLS/PALS/NRP)
• Electronic medical record documentation (EPIC preferred)
• Effective patient and family education and communication
• Ability to work independently on night shifts and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams

Benefits

• Support finding local housing resources and tips for seasonal lodging
• Licensure assistance and support getting credentialed in Colorado
• Opportunities to work with a diverse patient population and expand your skills
• Access to a collaborative, supportive clinical team that values your input
• Paid time off and scheduling support (as per client policy)
• Continuing education encouragement and certification support
• Travel assignment experience to boost your resume and clinical exposure
• Employee assistance resources and peer mentorship

Travel Perks: Explore Aspen, CO

Aspen is an outdoor enthusiast's dream: hit world-class ski slopes in season, explore scenic hikes like the Maroon Bells, or enjoy mountain biking and trail running in summer. Discover nearby towns—Basalt, Carbondale, and Glenwood Springs—for dining, local arts, and a more affordable basecamp. Don’t miss soaking in the Glenwood hot springs, checking out the Aspen Art Museum, and sampling the lively food and music scene on weekends. Plenty of options for quick weekend adventures and spectacular mountain views.

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