Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) - PRN; Nights

Respiratory TherapistIncludes weekendsPer Diem

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Job Description

Registered Respiratory Therapist – Respiratory Care

Bring your passion to Texas Health so we are Better + Together

Work Location

Texas Health Dallas, 8200 Walnut Hill Ln, Dallas, TX 75231

Work Hours

PRN ( As Needed ); Nights; rotating weekends

Respiratory Care Department Highlights

The potential for high job satisfaction and a sense of accomplishment from making a difference in patients' lives.

  • Work/life balance as well as opportunities for educational Professional Growth Opportunities.
  • The opportunity to work with cutting-edge medical technology and equipment.
  • The opportunity to work with a diverse patient population.
  • Working with a Multi-Disciplinary Team.
  • Here’s What You Need
  • Other Graduate of AMA approved Respiratory Care Program required
  • Other - CLIAFE Must comply with CLIA regulations regarding foreign education equivalency required
  • 1 Year Med/Surg or critical care experience preferred
  • RCP - Respiratory Care Practitioner upon hire required and
  • RRT - Registered Respiratory Therapist upon hire required and
  • BCLS - Basic Cardiac Life Support prior to providing independent patient care and maintained quarterly required and
  • ACLS - Advanced Cardiac Life Support ICU and Emergency Department only 90 Days required and
  • NRP - Essential Neonatal Resuscitation Program NRP required if working in the NICU 90 Days required
  • Good verbal communications, good interpersonal skills, and computer experience

What You Will Do

  • Review available medical records and obtain pertinent medical history from the patient or family.
  • Evaluates each patient using age and diagnosis-appropriate assessment tests and measurements.
  • Applies appropriate patient care interventions according to protocol guidelines and priority of care.
  • Demonstrates competence in the performance of age-appropriate patient assessment and individualizes care based on age-specific needs.
  • Uses therapeutic treatment techniques appropriate to patient's age and desire for treatment.
  • Performs treatment procedures that are within the scope of the professional license.
  • Additional perks of being a Texas Health Registered Respiratory Therapist
  • Benefits include 401k, PTO, medical, dental, Paid Parental Leave, flex spending, tuition reimbursement, student loan repayment programs as well as several other benefits.
  • A supportive, team environment with outstanding opportunities for growth.

Entity Highlights

For more than a half-century, Texas Health Hospital Dallas has been at the forefront of health care in North Texas. We’re an 875-bed, Magnet-designated, full-service hospital serving our community in and around Dallas since 1966.

We specialize in cancer care, cardiology, neurosciences, women’s services and emergency medicine, we’ve got it.

Plus, we’re a renowned Level III neonatal intensive care unit, a Comprehensive Stroke and Bariatric Surgery Center of Excellence and provide wellness services, outpatient surgery and women’s imaging services. *Texas Health Dallas is a joint Commission-certified Comprehensive Stroke Center, a Level I Trauma Center, a Comprehensive Heart Attack Center, and a designated Magnet hospital.

We’re a top choice in North Texas for cancer and emergency services, bariatric services, cardiac care and much more. As part of the Texas Health family and its 28,000+ employees, we’re one of the largest employers in the Dallas Fort Worth area.

Our career growth and professional development opportunities are top-notch and our benefits are equally outstanding. Come be a part of our exceptional team as we improve the health of the people in our communities every day. You belong here.

If you’re ready to join us in our mission to improve the health of our community, then let’s show the world how we’re even better together.

Learn more about our culture, benefits, and recent awards.

Do you still have questions or concerns? Feel free to email your questions to recruitment@texashealth.org.

Key Responsibilities

The Registered Respiratory Therapist evaluates patients using diagnostic tests and provides appropriate respiratory care interventions based on established protocols. They are responsible for reviewing medical records, obtaining patient history, and performing procedures within their professional scope of practice.

Requirements

Candidates must be graduates of an AMA-approved Respiratory Care Program and hold current RCP and RRT certifications. Additional requirements include BCLS, ACLS, and NRP certifications, along with strong communication and interpersonal skills.

Qualifications

Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Verbal Communication

Respiratory Therapy Career Context

Of the 50 active Respiratory Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 60% have no call, 46% require no weekends.

The cost-of-living index for Texas is 97.1 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 57.7% of Texas clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Location & Logistics

Texas has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states.

Top contract/1099 Respiratory Therapist Jobs

34 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution23 jobs · 19 employers

6
<$85k
3
$85k-95k
6
$95k-105k
4
$105k-115k
4
$115k+

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks24 jobs · 19 employers

401k / retirement match
83% this job
Sign-on bonus
46%
Loan repayment
21% this job
PSLF eligible
13%
Relocation assistance
8%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

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#3

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Work-life snapshot

median 3.0this job 3.0
Better work-life than 50% of Respiratory Therapy listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 3,921 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • Includes weekends

Living in Dallas

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$286k
Typical market rent
$1,591/mo
Residents’ average commute
26 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
103.1
State income tax
None
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

BEA 2024 · Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.

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About Texas Health Resources

Hospitals and Health Care
Arlington, Texas
10,000+ employees

Benefits & Perks

401k
PTO
Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Paid Parental Leave
Tuition Reimbursement
Student Loan Repayment