Travel ContractRegistered Respiratory Therapist (RRT)
$1,190-1,427/week
Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT)
Aurora, Colorado
The Medical Center of Aurora
$1,190-1,427/weekPosted Yesterday
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Job Opportunity: Respiratory Therapist (RRT)
Location
- Aurora, Colorado
Employment Type
- Travel assignment
Contract Length
- 13 weeks
Work Hours
- 36 hours per week
Unit Information
- Department: Respiratory Therapy
- Unit size: 350 beds
- Staff: 38 total (Day shift: 1 charge nurse + 5 staff; Night shift: 1 charge nurse + 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 2 years of experience as a Respiratory Therapist, including experience within the last year
- Certifications: ACLS, BLS, NRP, PALS, NBRC
Typical Procedures
- Ventilator management
- Airway management
Ideal Candidate Attributes
- Energetic and team-oriented
- Honest
- Prioritizes patient experience
Additional Notes
- The unit uses advanced respiratory equipment and technology
- Competitive market; experience and skills are highly valued
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, 2026DetailsVerification data is contributed by healthcare professionals like you, who leave reviews on Vivian.
- Short Term Acute Care
- 323 beds
ADDRESS1501 South Potomac StreetAurora, CO 80012
View more detailsAbout 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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