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
- Aug 7, 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
This respiratory therapy role takes you into the heart of a children's hospital in Aurora, Colorado, where you'll manage ventilators, deliver treatments, and support young patients in the Pediatric ICU and Neonatal ICU. Your expertise will be vital during night shifts, working 12-hour overnight hours from 6:45 PM to 7:15 AM. Throughout the 13-week contract, you'll encounter a variety of clinical scenarios, with opportunities to develop your skills in pediatric and neonatal critical care. The position offers a chance to experience the vibrant medical campus environment, where your contributions are key to delivering life-saving respiratory support to some of the hospital's most vulnerable patients.
Weather:
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Job Specifics:
Location: Aurora, Colorado
Shift: 12-hour nights, 6:45 PM to 7:15 AM
Duration: 13 weeks
Hours per week: 36 hours
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