Respiratory Therapist in Glenwood Springs, Colorado
- Agency
- Atlas MedStaff
- Location
- Glenwood Springs, CO
- Job type
- Travel
- Pay
- $2,307/Per Week
- Profession
- Respiratory Therapist
- Industry
- Nursing & Healthcare
- Posted
- Oct 28, 2026
Pay breakdown
- Hourly
- $64.08
- Weekly
- $2,307
- Yearly (full-time)
- $119,964
This job pays about $64.08/hour — 55% above the median for Respiratory Therapist jobs in Colorado ($41.45/hour). The total includes tax-free housing and meal stipends, which staff jobs don't pay, so take-home pay is usually higher than the hourly figure suggests.
Estimated from the weekly pay in the listing, 36 hours a week; yearly = 52 weeks. Median wage: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025.
Respiratory Therapist jobs in Colorado right now
- 70 open Respiratory Therapist jobs in Colorado from 7 agencies, 12 of them in Glenwood Springs.
- Pay in these listings: $27.02 – $71.44/hour, median $64.08/hour.
- Typical Respiratory Therapist pay in Colorado: $41.45/hour ($86,216/year, BLS).
- Highest median pay: Atlas MedStaff ($71.14/hour across 13 jobs).
Job description
Job Description:
Join a 13-week travel assignment in Glenwood Springs as an experienced Registered Respiratory Therapist. You will provide respiratory care and diagnostic procedures for cardiopulmonary patients of all ages and acuity levels, including Level 2 NICU patients. This role includes critical care and ventilator management, neonatal and pediatric care, rotating call, and weekend coverage. The schedule consists of three 12-hour night shifts each week, offering the chance to support a broad range of patients while enjoying Colorado’s mountain setting.
Weather:
Expect crisp mountain air, cool mornings, comfortable afternoons, and refreshing evenings, with plenty of clear skies for exploring the surrounding scenery.
Fun Things To Do:
• Hot Springs: Relax in Glenwood Springs’ naturally heated mineral pools.
• Glenwood Caverns: Explore the mountain-top cave tours and enjoy scenic rides.
• Day Trip—Aspen: Spend the day enjoying mountain views, local shops, galleries, and restaurants.
• Day Trip—Maroon Bells: Visit one of Colorado’s most scenic alpine destinations.
• Colorado River: Enjoy rafting, fishing, or a peaceful riverside outing.
Job Specifics:
City and State: Glenwood Springs, Colorado
Shift: 12-hour nights
Duration: 36 hours per week for 13 weeks
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