Registered Respiratory Therapist Jobs

As of Wednesday, April 1st 2026, Vivian has 43 jobs listed for per diem Registered Respiratory Therapist jobs. These jobs pay $39 per hour on average and up to $52 per hour for the highest-paying role.

As of Wednesday, April 1st 2026, Vivian has 404 listings for local contract Registered Respiratory Therapist jobs. These jobs pay $49 per hour on average, and up to $75 per hour for the top-paying job listed.

As of Wednesday, April 1st 2026, Vivian has 6,520 listings for travel Registered Respiratory Therapist jobs. These jobs pay $2,041 per hour on average, and up to $3,600 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.