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Respiratory Therapist (RRT)
Aurora, Colorado
The Medical Center of Aurora

$1,129-1,507/week

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Job Opportunity: Respiratory Therapist (RRT) - Travel Position

Location: Aurora, Colorado
Contract Length: 13 weeks
Hours per Week: 36

Unit Information

Department: Respiratory Therapy
Unit Size: 350 beds
Staff: 38 total (Day shift: 1 Charge + 5 staff; Night shift: 1 Charge + 5 staff)
Patient Ratios: Variable
Equipment Used: Hamilton G5/C1/T1 ventilators, V60, Vyair Avea
Electronic Medical Record (EMR) System: Meditech

Required Qualifications

Valid Registered Respiratory Therapist license in Colorado
Minimum 6 months (0.5 years) recent Respiratory Therapist experience in acute care hospital settings within the last year
Certifications: NBRC, ACLS, BLS, NRP, PALS

Preferred Qualifications

Experience with Meditech EMR system
Experience in Pediatric, Neonatal, or Pediatric Intensive Care Units (PEDS/NICU/PICU)

Typical Procedures

Ventilator Management
Airway Management

Work Environment & Culture

Team-oriented, energetic, and honest staff culture
Patient experience is a high priority
Competitive market; unit encourages candidates by highlighting new equipment and experienced staff

Additional Notes

This is a travel assignment position
Shift details not specified; typical hours are 36 per week

Facility

The Medical Center of Aurora

3.4rating(26 reviews)

2 nurses recommend working with The Medical Center of Aurora

4.0rating

Pros

Team members are helpful and positive work environment.

Cons

No resources/help from management. Always short staffed. No organization. Equipment doesn’t work half the time.

Susana W

Med Surg (RN)

Staff Position Jun '24

Review of The Medical Center of Aurora on Apr 26, 2026

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Short Term Acute Care
323 beds

ADDRESS1501 South Potomac StreetAurora, CO 80012

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About Aurora, CO

As a Travel Registered Respiratory Therapist in Aurora, CO here's what you should know:

Cost of Living

Lower cost of living compared to the national average.
Wages generally match up with the lower cost of living.

Weather

Average summer highs of 88°F and winter lows of 17°F.

Furnished Housing

Options for short term rentals are available and relatively easy to find.

Transportation

Car friendliness is high, and public transportation options are available.

Demographics

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.

Things to Do

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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