Respiratory Therapist in Aurora, Colorado
- Agency
- Atlas MedStaff
- Location
- Aurora, CO
- Job type
- Travel
- Pay
- $2,561/Per Week
- Profession
- Respiratory Therapist
- Industry
- Nursing & Healthcare
- Posted
- Aug 30, 2026
Pay breakdown
- Hourly
- $71.14
- Weekly
- $2,561
- Yearly (full-time)
- $133,172
- Contract length
- 13 weeks
This job pays about $71.14/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 a competitive 13-week travel respiratory therapist role at Children’s Hospital Colorado – Anschutz Medical Campus in Aurora, CO. This position involves working 12-hour night shifts from 6:45 PM to 7:15 AM, providing essential respiratory support in a pediatric intensive care unit and neonatal ICU. If you’re ready to bring your expertise in pediatric and neonatal respiratory care to a vibrant hospital setting, this assignment offers the opportunity to make a meaningful difference during a rewarding but demanding schedule. Prepare for a pace that keeps you engaged, with the flexibility to float within the network and work approximately 36 hours per week. Be part of a team that values your skill and dedication, especially during the holiday season when you'll be required to work observed holidays, including Thanksgiving.
Weather:
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Job Specifics:
Location: Aurora, Colorado
Shift: 12-hour nights (6:45 PM – 7:15 AM)
Duration: 13 weeks
Hours per week: 36
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