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 rewarding adventure as a Respiratory Therapist in Aurora, Colorado, where your expertise will support pediatric and neonatal intensive care units. This 13-week contract offers a chance to work 12-hour night shifts, providing critical respiratory support in a bustling hospital setting. Experience the unique rhythm of caring for young patients during overnight hours, with a focus on pediatric ICU and neonatal ICU cases. This assignment is perfect for those who thrive in specialized environments and enjoy making a difference during the quiet hours of the night.
Weather:
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Job Specifics:
Location: Aurora, Colorado
Shift: 12-hour nights, 6:45 PM – 7:15 AM
Duration: 13 weeks
Weekly Hours: 36 hours
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