Respiratory Therapist in Aurora, Colorado
- Agency
- Atlas MedStaff
- Location
- Aurora, CO
- Job type
- Travel
- Pay
- $2,568/Per Week
- Profession
- Respiratory Therapist
- Industry
- Nursing & Healthcare
- Posted
- Aug 7, 2026
Pay breakdown
- Hourly
- $71.33
- Weekly
- $2,568
- Yearly (full-time)
- $133,536
- Contract length
- 13 weeks
This job pays about $71.33/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 us as a Respiratory Therapist on a 13-week travel assignment at Children’s Hospital Colorado – Anschutz Medical Campus in Aurora. This role involves providing respiratory care to pediatric and neonatal patients, predominantly during overnight hours with 12-hour night shifts from 6:45PM to 7:15AM. You will work closely with multidisciplinary teams, float between north and south campus as needed, and handle a variety of scenarios in busy Pediatric ICU, Neonatal ICU, Pediatric ED, and Trauma settings. The position offers an opportunity to apply your advanced pediatric and neonatal skills in a setting that values experienced professionals with a strong background in PICU and NICU environments. Expect to participate in shift work that may include work on major holidays, and be prepared to work 2 out of 3 if the contract covers all major holidays. This assignment is ideal for seasoned Respiratory Therapists seeking a rewarding adventure while maintaining flexibility in their schedule.
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Job Specifics:
Location: Aurora, Colorado
Shift: 12-hour nights (6:45PM-7:15AM)
Duration: 13 weeks
Hours per week: 36 hours
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