Job Description & Requirements
Registered Respiratory Therapist - Pediatric Intensive Care - (RRT - PICU)
StartDate: 8/4/2026 Available Shifts: 12 E Pay Rate: $2178.00 - $2245.00

Travel Respiratory Therapist jobs in Highlands Ranch, CO let you provide specialized care for pediatric patients with respiratory disorders. You will assist with diagnosing and treating lung and breathing conditions, manage respiratory equipment, and educate families about care plans. This role requires previous travel experience, current CO license, NBRC, BLS, ACLS, PALS & NRP Certifications. Highlands Ranch, Colorado offers a mix of outdoor recreation, history, and community events. You can tour the historic Highlands Ranch Mansion, which sits on 250 acres and features elegant architecture and gardens. Redstone Park is a favorite for sports, playgrounds, walking trails, and a fishing pond. The Backcountry Wilderness Area provides over 8,200 acres for hiking, biking, wildlife viewing, and horseback riding. Civic Green Park is known for its interactive water features, playgrounds, and community events like outdoor movie nights and concerts. Golfers enjoy the Highlands Ranch Golf Club with its scenic 18-hole course and mountain views. Falcon Park is a peaceful spot for picnics, casual games, and pet-friendly walks. The Highlands Ranch Historical Society offers walking tours and exhibits for those interested in local heritage. You can also attend the annual Highlands Ranch Music Arts Festival to experience live performances and community gatherings. AMN Healthcare provides excellent compensation, exclusive discounts and perks, dedicated recruiters, a clinical support team, and the AMN Passport app for 24/7 career support. Apply now to join this Travel Respiratory Therapist assignment in Highlands Ranch, CO.

Required Qualifications
Registered Respiratory Therapist, NICU Experience: 5 years Travel Experience: 1 assignment in Registered Respiratory Therapist Licenses: RT-CO Certifications: ACLS-AHA(Copy needed); BLS-AHA(Copy needed); PALS-AHA(Copy needed); NRP-AHA(Copy needed); RRT-National Board for Respiratory Care(Copy needed) OR Registered Respiratory Therapist, PICU Experience: 5 years Travel Experience: 1 assignment in Registered Respiratory Therapist Licenses: RT-CO Certifications: ACLS-AHA(Copy needed); BLS-AHA(Copy needed); PALS-AHA(Copy needed); NRP-AHA(Copy needed); RRT-National Board for Respiratory Care(Copy needed) Holidays: Must be able to work Labor Day Weekends: 13 weekend shifts out of 26 weekends (includes both Saturday & Sunday) Float: South & AMC No Time Off Allowed: 8/1-8/10, 8/28-9/5, 10/8-10/17, 10/29-11/2 & first 2 weeks of assignment; no more than 10 days off during contract SSN Required DOB Required Associate of Applied Science (AAS) in Cardiopulmonary
Minimum 5 years of RRT experience - MUST HAVE THE FOLLOWING EXPERIENCE HIGHLIGHTED IN WORK HISTORY:
• Minimum 3 years Pediatric ICU
• Minimum 3 years Neonatal ICU (Level 3 or 4)
• Minimum 1 years Pediatric ED
• Minimum 1 years Pediatric Level 1 Trauma


Preferred Qualifications
• Minimum 4 years Pediatric ICU
• Minimum 4 years Neonatal ICU


Job Benefits
Allied travel assignments are typically for 13 weeks and offer generous packages that include:

• Competitive pay rates
• Medical, Dental, Vision
• 401(k) and Flex Spending
• Life Insurance
• Accident and Short-term Disability Coverage
• Free Continuing Education
• Competitive Housing Deal
• Refer a friend and earn extra cash!

About the Company
At AMN Healthcare, we strive to be recognized as the most trusted, innovative, and influential force in helping healthcare organizations provide quality patient care that continually evolves to make healthcare more human, more effective, and more achievable.

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