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Respiratory Therapist

  • DVH
  • Walton, NY
  • 4x8 hrs

$31-46/hour

4x8
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Respiratory Therapist

  • Patterns Hiring - Perm
  • Muskogee, OK
  • 3x12 hrs
  • Relocation Bonus

$29-45/hour

3x12
Relocation Bonus
Posted Today
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Respiratory Therapist

  • Medical Solutions Direct Hire
  • Council Bluffs, IA
  • 3x12 hrs, Nights

$29-44/hour

Nights
3x12
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Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT)

  • Patterns Hiring - Perm
  • Fort Pierce, FL
  • 3x12 hrs, Nights

$30-41/hour

Nights
3x12
Posted Today
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Respiratory Therapist

  • CHRISTUS Trinity Mother Frances Rehabilitation Hospital, a partner of Encompass Health
  • Tyler, TX
  • 3x12 hrs, Days

$26-39/hour

Days
3x12
Posted 1 day ago
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Respiratory Therapist

  • Medical Solutions Direct Hire
  • Bryan, OH
  • 3x12 hrs, Nights

$25-37/hour

Nights
3x12
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Respiratory Therapist

  • Medical Solutions Direct Hire
  • Fort Wayne, IN
  • 3x12 hrs, Nights

$23-37/hour

Nights
3x12
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Respiratory Therapist

  • Medical Solutions Direct Hire
  • Peoria, IL
  • 3x12 hrs, Nights

$31-37/hour

Nights
3x12
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Respiratory Therapist

  • Medical Solutions Direct Hire
  • Dixon, IL
  • 3x12 hrs, Nights

$31-37/hour

Nights
3x12
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Respiratory Therapist

  • Patterns Hiring - Perm
  • Hudson, FL
  • 3x12 hrs
  • Sign-On Bonus

$27-37/hour

3x12
Sign-On Bonus
Posted Today
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Respiratory Therapist

  • Patterns Hiring - Perm
  • Fort Wayne, IN
  • 3x12 hrs
  • Relocation Bonus

$23-37/hour

3x12
Relocation Bonus
Posted Today
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Respiratory Therapist

  • Patterns Hiring - Perm
  • Livonia, MI
  • 5x8 hrs

$30-35/hour

5x8
Posted Today
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Respiratory Therapist (CRT/RRT)

  • Patterns Hiring - Perm
  • Concordia, KS
  • 3x12 hrs

$28-35/hour

3x12
Posted Today
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Lead - Respiratory Therapist

  • Tampa General Hospital
  • Crystal River, FL
  • 5x8 hrs, Nights

$33/hour

Nights
5x8
Posted 10 days ago
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Respiratory Therapist

  • Patterns Hiring - Perm
  • Fort Walton Beach, FL
  • 3x12 hrs

$24-33/hour

3x12
Posted Today
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Assistant - Respiratory Therapist

  • UW Health
  • Madison, WI

$22-33/hour

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Assistant - Respiratory Therapist

  • UW Health
  • Madison, WI

$22-33/hour

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Respiratory Therapist

  • Tampa General Hospital
  • Brooksville, FL
  • 5x8 hrs, Nights

$30/hour

Nights
5x8
Posted 10 days ago
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Respiratory Therapist

  • Tampa General Hospital
  • Spring Hill, FL
  • 5x8 hrs, Nights

$30/hour

Nights
5x8
Posted 10 days ago
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Respiratory Therapist

  • Tampa General Hospital
  • Crystal River, FL
  • 5x8 hrs, Days

$30/hour

Days
5x8
Posted 10 days ago
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Respiratory Therapist Jobs Salary Insights

Average Respiratory Therapist Salary

$36.74/hour

The average salary for a Respiratory Therapist is $36.74 per hour. This is 20% lower than the practicing US average of $43.94.

Last updated on August 19, 2026. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

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Respiratory Therapist Jobs FAQs

Does Vivian have any per diem Respiratory Therapist jobs?

As of Friday, August 21st 2026, Vivian has 11 jobs listed for per diem Respiratory Therapist jobs. These jobs pay $44 per hour on average and up to $55 per hour for the highest-paying role.

Does Vivian have any local contract Respiratory Therapist jobs?

As of Friday, August 21st 2026, Vivian has 440 listings for local contract Respiratory Therapist jobs. These jobs pay $49 per hour on average, and up to $71 per hour for the top-paying job listed.

Does Vivian have any travel Respiratory Therapist jobs?

As of Friday, August 21st 2026, Vivian has 6,361 listings for travel Respiratory Therapist jobs. These jobs pay $2,018 per hour on average, and up to $4,721 per hour for the top-paying job listed.

Where can I learn more about working as a Respiratory Therapist?

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

What is a Respiratory Therapist?

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.

What certifications may be held by respiratory therapists?

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.

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