Respiratory Therapist - Per Diem Night Shift
Listed compensation
$40 per hour
The week · per this posting
Ask the employer about the work setting, call expectations, weekend coverage and time off.
Job Description
- Position: Respiratory Therapist (RT) - Per Diem/ PRN
- Location: Orlando, FL
- Schedule: PRN - Night Shift
- Pay Rate: $40.00 per hour plus shift differential
Select Specialty Hospital - Orlando Central is a critical illness recovery hospital committed to providing world-class inpatient post-ICU services to chronic, critically ill patients who require extended healing and recovery. We help patients during some of the most vulnerable, painful moments of their lives – and Respiratory Therapists (RT) play a central role in providing compassionate, excellent treatment every step of the way.
Why Join Us
Start Strong: Extensive Respiratory Therapist (RT) orientation program to ensure a smooth transition into our setting
Opportunity for Advancement: Demonstrate your skills and dedication which could lead to potential full-time opportunities
Your Impact Matters: Join a team of over 44,000 committed to providing exceptional patient care
Responsibilities
- Evaluating patients and recommending an appropriate treatment plan.
- Providing respiratory care to patients with critical and complex medical and surgical conditions.
- Performing insertion and removal of endotracheal tubes.
- Promoting continuous quality improvement.
- Teaching and counseling patients/families.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Minimum Requirements
Must possess "Active" CRT or RRT credential from the National Board of Respiratory Care (NBRC) or state equivalent.
- Possess a Basic Life Support (BLS) certification by start date.
- Current state licensure is required.
- ACLS is required upon hire. (Agency RT must have ACLS upon first shift)
Preferred Qualifications
- One (1) year of related experience is preferred.
- Additional Data
- Equal Opportunity Employer/including Disabled/Veterans
Qualifications
- Education
- Professional certificate or licensure
Key Skills
Respiratory Therapy Career Context
Of the 40 active Respiratory Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 3% are remote, 50% have no call, 50% require no weekends.
Respiratory Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is up 1.3% vs. the prior quarter (through Oct 2026).
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Listed pay | $83k | Respiratory Therapy median $135k (middle half $135k–$135k)12 comparable listings, Nov 2026 |
| Cost-of-living adjusted pay | ~$80k in purchasing power | Florida index 103.4 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Respiratory Therapy listings in Florida | 286 active | 3,912 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 3% remote · 50% no call · 50% no weekends40 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | not stated | Florida healthcare professional listings (all specialties): 21% state a sign-on bonus (median $15k) · 6% offer loan repayment308 active listings, Nov 2026 |
| New Respiratory Therapy listings | 1,246 in the last 30 days | 727 the 30 days before (+71%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Respiratory Therapy pay trend | +1.3% vs prior quarter | —through Oct 2026 |
Location & Logistics
Florida has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states. At the posted ~$83k midpoint, that is roughly $3k–$6k a year versus a typical 4–7% state rate.
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