Location: Glenwood Springs, CO

Start Date: 03-24-2026

End Date: 06-23-2026

Contract Type: Travel Contract

Shift Type: Rotating 12-hour shifts: primarily 3 x 12-hour night shifts with call; position may also participate in rotating day/night 12-hour call schedule. Exact start/end times set by facility.

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

• Provide high-quality respiratory care and cardiopulmonary diagnostic procedures for patients of all ages and acuity levels
• Manage and optimize mechanical ventilation and advanced ventilator strategies for critical care patients
• Deliver neonatal and pediatric respiratory support with competence and compassion
• Respond to emergency situations and participate in rapid response and code events as needed
• Perform ABG analysis, monitor patient respiratory status, and titrate therapies appropriately
• Document patient care accurately and communicate changes to the interdisciplinary team
• Educate patients and families on respiratory care plans and discharge instructions
• Maintain and troubleshoot respiratory therapy equipment and ensure infection-control standards

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, NRP — ALL REQUIRED
• Completion of an accredited Respiratory Therapy program (as required for licensure)
• Proven critical care and mechanical ventilation experience; neonatal and pediatric experience required
• Comfort with night shifts and call responsibilities; strong teamwork and communication skills
• Please submit: Skill Sheet, current resume, Colorado RT license, and AHA certifications

Education

• Completion of an approved Respiratory Therapy program required for licensure (per DORA guidelines)

Knowledge & Skills

• Mechanical ventilation management and ventilator weaning
• Critical care respiratory interventions and protocols
• Neonatal and pediatric respiratory care and procedures
• Cardiopulmonary diagnostic procedures (ABGs, pulmonary function basics as applicable)
• Life support certifications: BLS, ACLS, PALS, NRP
• Ability to triage, prioritize, and function in high-acuity situations
• Strong documentation, patient education, and interdisciplinary communication

Benefits

• Traveler housing possibility — newly remodeled, fully furnished studios and small one-bedrooms just a half-block from the hospital (Wi‑Fi and utilities included, on-site laundry; availability based on assignment)
• Meaningful clinical experience across all ages and acuity levels — sharpen critical care and neonatal/peds skills
• Flexible 3x12 schedule that creates extended blocks of days off to recharge
• Supportive interdisciplinary team that values your expertise and collaboration
• Opportunity to manage complex ventilator cases and advanced cardiopulmonary diagnostics
• Quick onboarding with requested document checklist to speed your placement (skill sheet, license, certifications, resume)
• Professional growth through high-acuity experience and mentorship opportunities

Travel Perks: Explore Glenwood Springs, CO

Glenwood Springs is a gem for outdoor lovers: relax in the famous Glenwood Hot Springs or Iron Mountain Hot Springs, explore scenic hikes like Hanging Lake, hit the trails or bike paths along the Colorado River, and enjoy family-friendly thrills at Glenwood Caverns Adventure Park. In winter, nearby Sunlight Mountain Resort offers skiing and boarding; summer brings rafting, fishing, and great local dining. Short drives take you to state parks, waterfalls, and picturesque mountain towns — perfect for weekend adventures between shifts.

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