Respiratory therapist
Listed compensation
$45-$58/hr
The week · per this posting
Schedule not stated in this posting — no days, weekends, call or nights given.
Ask the employer about the work setting, call expectations, weekend coverage and time off.
Job Description
Benefits
- 401(k)
- Health insurance
- Profit sharing
- Training & development
About the Role
MEDEX STAFFING NETWORK LLC is looking for a dedicated and compassionate Respiratory Therapist to join our team in Texas. This flexible per diem opportunity is perfect for a skilled nursing professional who thrives in dynamic healthcare environments and is ready to make a real difference in patient care. If you're a motivated nurse looking for variety, flexibility, and rewarding work, we want to hear from you!
Responsibilities
- Provide direct patient care and clinical assessments across assigned healthcare settings
- Administer medications, treatments, and procedures in accordance with physician orders and facility protocols
- Monitor and document patient progress, vital signs, and changes in condition
- Collaborate with interdisciplinary care teams to develop and implement individualized patient care plans
- Respond promptly to patient needs and emergencies, applying critical thinking and clinical judgment
- Maintain accurate and thorough medical records and respiratory documentation
- Educate patients and families on care plans, discharge instructions, and health management
Requirements
- Active Respiratory Therapist license in the state of Texas (in good standing) 2 years work experience
- Previous clinical nursing experience in an acute care, long-term care, or similar setting preferred
- Current BLS/CPR certification required; ACLS a plus
- Strong clinical assessment, critical thinking, and patient care skills
- Ability to adapt quickly to new environments and varying patient populations
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with patients, families, and care teams
- Reliable, flexible, and available for PRN/per diem scheduling as needed
About Us
MEDEX STAFFING NETWORK LLC is a trusted healthcare staffing partner dedicated to connecting skilled nursing professionals with quality opportunities across Texas and beyond. We are committed to supporting our clinicians with competitive pay, flexible scheduling, and a network of top-tier healthcare facilities. At MEDEX, we believe that empowered nurses deliver the best patient care — and we're here to support you every step of the way.
Qualifications
- Education
- Professional certificate or licensure
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Certifications
Key Skills
Respiratory Therapy Career Context
Of the 40 active Respiratory Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 3% are remote, 45% have no call, 57% require no weekends.
The cost-of-living index for Texas is 97.1 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$107k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $110k in an average-cost state. 57.7% of Texas clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Work-life score | 4.8 / 10 · above average in respiratory therapy | ranked against 3,994 Respiratory Therapy listingslisting-based score, 0–10 |
| Listed pay | $94k–$121k | Respiratory Therapy median $78k (middle half $66k–$80k)20 comparable listings, Oct 2026 |
| Cost-of-living adjusted pay | ~$110k in purchasing power | Texas index 97.1 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Respiratory Therapy listings in Texas | 226 active | 3,962 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 3% remote · 45% no call · 57% no weekends40 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | not stated | Texas healthcare professional listings: 11% state a sign-on bonus (median $10k) · 9% offer loan repayment235 active listings, Oct 2026 |
Location & Logistics
Texas has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states. At the posted ~$107k midpoint, that is roughly $4k–$7k a year versus a typical 4–7% state rate.
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Listing-based score, 0–10, across 3,994 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.
About Medex Staffing Network
Benefits & Perks
Living in Austin
- Typical 3-bedroom home value
- $450k
- Typical market rent
- $1,571/mo
- Residents’ average commute
- 24 min
- State income tax
- None
Sources & methodology
Sources: Zillow home values (Sep 2026), Zillow market rents (Sep 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.
City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.