
Respiratory Therapist in Aurora, Colorado
- Agency
- Atlas MedStaff
- Location
- Aurora, CO
- Job type
- Travel
- Pay
- $2,572/Per Week
- Profession
- Respiratory Therapist
- Industry
- Nursing & Healthcare
- Posted
- Sep 26, 2026
Pay breakdown
- Hourly
- $71.44
- Weekly
- $2,572
- Yearly (full-time)
- $133,744
- Contract length
- 13 weeks
This job pays about $71.44/hour — 72% 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
- 87 open Respiratory Therapist jobs in Colorado from 7 agencies, 50 of them in Aurora.
- 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 ($71.24/hour across 18 jobs).
Job description
Join the team as a Respiratory Therapist on a 13-week travel contract at Children’s Hospital Colorado – Anschutz Medical Campus in Aurora. This role involves providing specialized respiratory care during 12-hour night shifts, from 6:45 PM to 7:15 AM. You'll work closely with pediatric and neonatal patients, contributing your expertise in high-acuity settings and supporting the hospital’s critical care services. This assignment is particularly unique for its focus on pediatric intensive care and its requirement to work during the Thanksgiving holiday, adding a festive touch to your compassionate work. Expect a mix of challenging yet rewarding experiences as you help young patients breathe easier while advancing your career in a top-tier healthcare environment.
Weather:
During this time of year, the weather around Aurora tends to be crisp and cool with clear, sunny skies. It’s ideal for outdoor activities and enjoying Colorado’s scenic beauty without the summer heat or winter cold setting in fully.
Fun Things To Do:
- Red Rocks Amphitheatre: Catch an outdoor concert at this iconic natural amphitheater known for its stunning views and world-famous performances.
- Denver Botanic Gardens: Explore a diverse collection of plants, including native Colorado flora, in this beautiful and peaceful garden setting.
- Garden of the Gods: Take a short day trip to this breathtaking park in Colorado Springs and enjoy hiking among towering red rock formations.
- Royal Gorge Bridge & Park: Experience one of the world's highest bridges and enjoy a thrilling sky coaster ride for an adventurous day trip.
- Hiking in Front Range: Venture into nearby Rocky Mountain trails for scenic hikes and to experience Colorado's great outdoors firsthand.
Job Specifics:
Location: Aurora, Colorado
Shift: 12-hour nights, 6:45 PM – 7:15 AM
Duration: 13 weeks (approximately 36 hours per week), flexible to specify 36 or 48 hours
Holiday Work: Required to work Thanksgiving holiday (11/25, 11/26, 11/27)
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