Travel Registered Respiratory Therapist - $2,618 per week

Focus Staff; Aurora (CO); On-site; USD 55,000 - 83,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance Coverage

401K matching

New licensing reimbursement

Job staffing in all 50 states

Job summary

Focus Staff in Aurora, CO is seeking a travel Pediatric Respiratory Therapist (RRT) to join our clinical team for a 14-week assignment. The position operates on 12-hour day shifts, totaling 36 hours per week, with travel responsibilities and a supportive network of recruiters.

You will collaborate with physicians, nurses and therapists to develop and implement patient care plans. CPR/BCLS certification is required, ACLS/PALS/NRP preferred, and compensation includes benefits and licensing

Qualifications

• Minimum experience as Respiratory Therapist with pediatric focus preferred.
• Current CPR/BCLS certification required; ACLS/PALS/NALS/NRP preferred.
• Excellent communication with staff, physicians, patients and families.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate patient and recommend a treatment plan.
• Provide respiratory care for critically ill patients.
• Perform insertion and removal of endotracheal tubes.
• Maintain timely and accurate documentation.
• Support continuous quality improvement.
• Educate and counsel patients and families.

Skills

RRT Certification

Critical care

Communication

Attention to detail

Education

CPR/BCLS certification

ACLS / PALS / NALS / NRP preferred

Job description

Focus Staff is seeking a travel Pediatric Respiratory Therapist for a travel job in Aurora, Colorado.

Job Details

• Specialty: Pediatric Respiratory Therapist
• Discipline: Allied Health Professional
• Start Date: 12/01/2026
• Duration: 14 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, days
• Employment Type: Travel

We currently have a client in Aurora, CO looking for Travelling Respiratory Therapist (RRT)!

Focus Staff is seeking a traveling Respiratory Therapist to help us to provide quality patient care during this COVID 19 Crisis. As a member of the Respiratory Team, develop and ensure the patient plan of care in collaboration with physicians, registered nurses, and other therapists. Ask your recruiter if this job qualifies as a crisis rate.

Contract Assignment – 13 Weeks (Temporary)

Shift: 3x12 Days

Rewards:

• Pay depends on location and experience.
• We are offering a very competitive package to the right Respiratory Therapist.
• Health Insurance Coverage
• 401K matching
• New licensing reimbursement
• Job staffing in all 50 states

Candidates need to possess phenomenal efficiency and attention to detail with a strong knowledge of procedures and patient safety. Being Compassionate and sensitive is a prerequisite for the profession.

Requirements

• Proven experience as Repertory Therapist
• Maintain current CPR or BCLS certification.
• BCLS, ACLS, PALS, NALS, or NRP preferred
• Excellent communication skills with the staff, physicians, patients and families

Work Experience: At least 2 years of experience

Responsibilities

• Evaluating patient and recommends a treatment plan
• Providing respiratory care to patients with critical and complex medical and surgical conditions
• Performing insertion and removal of endotracheal tubes
• Performing timely and accurate documentation
• Promoting continuous quality improvement
• Teaching and counseling patients/families

Job Type: Contract/Temporary/Travel

Location: Aurora, CO

Focus Staff Job ID #a0xVt00000ZDJGoIAP.

Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36.0 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined.

Posted job title: Travel RRT - Respiratory Therapist

About Focus Staff

Your Journey, Our Focus. Travel Confidently, Care Boldly with Focus Staff.

At Focus Staff, we’re here to make your travel healthcare career rewarding, seamless, and stress-free.

Whether you’re a travel nurse, therapist, or allied health professional, we take care of the details so you can focus on what you do best — caring for others. Our mission is simple: to help healthcare heroes like you thrive, no matter where your journey takes you.

With thousands of job opportunities across all 50 states, our dedicated recruiters work closely with you to match you to the right assignment, based on what matters most to you— pay, location, benefits, or career growth.

From day one, you’ll enjoy premium benefits like medical coverage that bridges between assignments, 401K matching, travel and licensing reimbursements, and personalized housing support. Plus, our team is here for you 24/7, with clinical support available whenever you need guidance or backup.

At Focus Staff, we believe in making every assignment a smooth, comfortable, and empowering experience.Let’s make your next adventure your best one yet.