Registered Respiratory Therapist Jobs

The hospitals on Vivian that currently have the most Registered Respiratory Therapist jobs are Henrico Doctor's Hospital (8 jobs), Methodist Children's Hospital (8 jobs), and Medical City Dallas Hospital (7 jobs).

As of Friday, December 5th 2025, Vivian has 61 jobs listed for per diem Registered Respiratory Therapist jobs. These jobs pay $40 per hour on average and up to $65 per hour for the highest-paying role.

As of Friday, December 5th 2025, Vivian has 272 listings for local contract Registered Respiratory Therapist jobs. These jobs pay $50 per hour on average, and up to $69 per hour for the top-paying job listed.

As of Friday, December 5th 2025, Vivian has 6,388 listings for travel Registered Respiratory Therapist jobs. These jobs pay $2,026 per hour on average, and up to $3,504 per hour for the top-paying job listed.

Take a look at Vivian's Registered Respiratory Therapist Career Guide for more information, including required education, responsibilities, pros and cons and more.

Some healthcare employers may prefer registered respiratory therapist job candidates with Registered Pulmonary Function Technologist (RPFT), RRT - Adult Critical Care Specialty (RRT-ACCS), Certified Pulmonary Function Technologist (CPFT), Sleep Disorders Specialist (CRT-SDS or RRT-SDS), Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP), Neonatal/Pediatric Respiratory Care Specialist (RRT-NPS), Basic Life Support (BLS), Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS), Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) or Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP), and some may even require specific professional certifications.

Having a Registered Pulmonary Function Technologist (RPFT) validates your knowledge and skills as a registered respiratory therapist and your dedication to continuing your education in your chosen field. All of which makes you a more desirable job candidate to healthcare employers.