Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT)
Aurora, CO
Jackson HealthPros
3x12 hrs
$1,190/weekOverview
- Start Date07/20/2026
- Shift Breakdown3x12 hrs
- Duration13 weeks
- SettingHospital
Pay
Description
We’re hiring an experienced Registered Respiratory Therapist for a hospital in Aurora, CO where you will be responsible for assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating the treatment, care, and needs of patients with breathing disorders. Candidates will work with a multidisciplinary team to provide ventilator management, airway management, and other respiratory care interventions across a high-acuity adult and pediatric patient population.
Minimum Requirements:
- Associate or bachelor’s degree from a Respiratory Therapy or Cardiopulmonary Science program.
- Current state respiratory therapist license in good standing.
- Minimum 6 months current acute care RRT hospital experience (per client requirement).
- BLS and ACLS required. NRP and PALS required or NBRC as noted by client.
- Experience with ventilator management and airway management.
- Experience with Hamilton ventilators (G5/C1/T1), V60, Vyair Avea preferred.
- Meditech EMR experience preferred.
- Pediatric/NICU/PICU experience preferred (preferred).
Preferred Qualifications
- Prior Meditech experience.
- PEDS/NICU/PICU clinical experience.
- Team-oriented and energetic demeanor; strong focus on patient experience.
Assignment Details
- Shift hours: 1900–0700.
- Night shift staffing: typically 1 charge and 5 staff on nights.
- Unit equipment includes Hamilton G5/C1/T1, V60, Vyair Avea.
Apply now and one of our recruiters will reach out with the details to see if this is the right fit for you.
Benefits Designed for Travelers
We value your time and commitment. Benefits begin on day one.
- Full medical benefits and 401(k) matching plan.
- 24/7 recruiter support by text, phone, or email.
- Competitive referral bonuses.
- 100% paid housing available when applicable.
- Travel and license reimbursement.
Impacting Patient Care Nationwide
As a health professional with our staffing network, you gain flexibility, stability, and the opportunity to impact communities. Choose from direct hire, temp-to-hire, and travel contracts in multiple regions. Assignments provide clinical variety and potential for professional growth.
Location Highlights
Aurora, CO offers access to outdoor recreation and regional attractions. The city is near Cherry Creek State Park and within a 30–40 minute drive to Rocky Mountain National Park, providing hiking, boating, and mountain access. Aurora is adjacent to Denver, offering cultural districts such as the Denver Art Museum and a 20–40 minute commute to downtown transit hubs. The area supports a suburban-to-urban lifestyle with nearby shopping, dining, and family-friendly parks.
EEO Statement
Jackson Healthcare and its family of companies are an EEO/AA Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity and expression, national origin, age, disability or protected veteran status. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all of our associates.
Employer
Jackson HealthPros
Jackson HealthPros™ provides highly skilled imaging, radiology, surgical, laboratory, and respiratory therapy professionals to healthcare organizations nationwide for short and long-term staffing needs. Part of Jackson Healthcare’s “Family of Staffing Companies" and ranked among the nation's largest in Healthcare Staffing, Jackson HealthPros™ is filling thousands of contracts and permanent positions every month. Make a real difference as a traveling healthcare pro at facilities nationwide that need your experience and expertise while enjoying your favorite locations. Leave the routine behind, earn competitive pay, meet new people, and build a standout resume—all while advancing your healthcare career. With our extensive network of exclusive jobs, we’ll help you achieve your career goals and fuel your passion for care with adventures of a lifetime. Jackson HealthPros™ is part of the Jackson Healthcare® family of companies.
About Aurora, CO
As a Travel Registered Respiratory Therapist in Aurora, CO here's what you should know:- Lower cost of living compared to the national average.
- Wages generally match up with the lower cost of living.
- Average summer highs of 88°F and winter lows of 17°F.
- Options for short term rentals are available and relatively easy to find.
- Car friendliness is high, and public transportation options are available.
- Diverse population with a wide age range.
- Common health issues may include allergies due to the high pollen count.
- Aurora has a large population of travel nurses.
- Plentiful and diverse local attractions including the Aurora History Museum, the Black American West Museum, and the Children's Museum of Denver at Marsico Campus.
- Fantastic food scene with restaurants like El Taco de Mexico, Sam's No 3 Diner, and La Sandia Mexican Kitchen & Tequila Bar.
- Outdoor activities include the Aurora Reservoir for fishing, boating, swimming, and ice skating in the winter, as well as over 50 miles of beautiful hiking trails.
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