| Weekly pay | Up to $2,400 on a 12x3 schedule of 36 hours per week |
|---|---|
| Shifts | Varied shifts available |
| Schedule | 12x3 (36 hours per week) |
| Credentials | Active Colorado respiratory therapy license (DORA) plus NBRC credential, or application in progress (see below). |
| Extras | Weekly pay and a dedicated recruiter. Stipend and benefit details vary by contract, and your recruiter breaks down every package. Call (866) 680-2920. |
| Pay updated | June 2026 |
As a travel respiratory therapist with We Care Staffing, you'll assess and treat patients with cardiopulmonary conditions: managing ventilators and airway support, drawing and interpreting ABGs, delivering aerosol and oxygen therapies, responding to rapid responses and codes, and educating patients on managing chronic conditions like COPD and asthma. Travelers with strong critical-care ventilator skills are among the most requested allied professionals in the country.
Our Colorado respiratory therapy contracts cover adult ICU and ER coverage, NICU and pediatric units where credentialed, floor therapy, and night and weekend coverage that facilities struggle to staff internally.
Weekly pay with transparent breakdowns of taxable wages and tax-free stipends
A dedicated recruiter plus clinical support throughout your assignment
Referral benefits when you refer fellow healthcare professionals to We Care Staffing
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Altitude makes Colorado a respiratory state by default: at 5,280 feet and up, patients with COPD, sleep apnea, and cardiac comorbidities decompensate faster, and RT departments along the Front Range and in mountain hospitals carry heavier caseloads per bed than the national norm.
We Care Staffing's current Colorado RT contracts pay up to $2,400 per week on a 12x3 schedule with varied shifts. Strong ventilator management and high-flow experience are the fastest tickets to the best assignments.
$2,400
Max Weekly Pay
$80.4K
National Median/Yr
12x3
Schedule
Your weekly package combines a taxable hourly base rate with tax-free housing and meal stipends, available to travelers who maintain a qualifying tax home and duplicate living expenses. Stipend amounts follow federal GSA rates for your assignment city, and your recruiter shows you the realistic net for any contract before you sign.
Colorado has a flat state income tax of about 4.4%. For benchmarking: Respiratory therapists earn a national median of $80,450 per year per BLS May 2024 data, with 12% projected job growth through 2034, far above the all-occupation average. Travel contracts typically exceed staff equivalents once tax-free stipends are counted, and the figures above give you the floor to negotiate from.
Taxable Base Rate
Competitive hourly wage
Housing Stipend
Tax-free, GSA-based rates
Meal Stipend
Tax-free daily allowance
Weekly Pay
Transparent breakdown every week
Colorado licenses respiratory therapists through DORA, the Department of Regulatory Agencies, built on your NBRC credential (RRT strongly preferred). The application covers credential verification and any other state licenses you hold. Start it before your contract search and track it through to issuance.
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We Care Staffing places respiratory therapists at facilities across Colorado's major systems, including UCHealth, HealthONE, CommonSpirit, and Denver Health. Demand concentrates in Denver, Colorado Springs, and Aurora, with additional needs across the state's regional and community facilities.
"We-Care found me the perfect ER nurse assignment quickly. Their communication was fantastic throughout the entire process. I couldn't be happier!"
Jessica Miller
Travel Nurse
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