Respiratory Therapist Jobs

As of Tuesday, July 7th 2026, Vivian has 29 jobs listed for per diem Respiratory Therapist jobs. These jobs pay $43 per hour on average and up to $54 per hour for the highest-paying role.

As of Tuesday, July 7th 2026, Vivian has 421 listings for local contract Respiratory Therapist jobs. These jobs pay $50 per hour on average, and up to $83 per hour for the top-paying job listed.

As of Tuesday, July 7th 2026, Vivian has 5,712 listings for travel Respiratory Therapist jobs. These jobs pay $2,043 per hour on average, and up to $4,458 per hour for the top-paying job listed.

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

Respiratory therapists are allied health professionals who specialize in assessing and improving patients’ lung functions. RTs, also called RRT’s (Registered Respiratory Therapists), assess and treat a wide array of diseases, illnesses, and injuries that affect the respiratory system. They must have advanced knowledge of pulmonary care and high-tech equipment, such as ventilators, to effectively improve a patient’s quality of life or even save it.

Respiratory therapists may hold Basic Life Support (BLS), Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS), Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS), Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP), Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT) or Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT), among others.