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Maplewood, Minnesota

Respiratory Therapist - St. John's -.9 Night

Respiratory TherapistIncludes weekendsFull-Time

Listed compensation

$43.65-$63.04/hr

The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed

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Job Description

Fairview is hiring a Respiratory Therapist to join our Respiratory Therapy team at our St. Johns Hospital location in Maplewood, MN. This position includes a $13,500 sign on bonus!

The Respiratory Therapist is responsible for providing diagnostic and therapeutic services as prescribed by a physician. Follows defined treatment protocol according to department policies. Collects, assesses, interprets, and intervenes as appropriate in the care of neonatal, pediatric, adult, and geriatric patients. Ensures patient welfare and safety standards during treatments.

Schedule

This position will be working 0.9 FTE (72 hours every two weeks). The shift length will be 12 hours on Nights.

  • Week 1: M, W, Th
  • Week 2: M, T, F
  • Week 3: M, T, W
  • Week 4: F, S, Su
  • Week 5: M, W, Th
  • Week 6: F, S, Su

Benefits: This position is eligible for benefits. This includes medical, dental, vision, HSA, PTO, 403B, tuition reimbursement, and so much more! Please follow the link here to learn more information: Fairview Benefits

Shift Differential Incentives

  • $4.00/hr for nights
  • $2.00/hr for weekends
  • Apply today to join our 34,000+ employees and 5,000+ system providers working to build lasting relationships with the people we serve: our patients, our communities, and each other.
  • As a Respiratory Therapist, you will be responsible for:
  • Assessing patient needs and identifies expected outcomes.
  • Implementing Respiratory interventions based on plan of care.
  • Evaluating care and the patient’s response to interventions and expected outcomes.
  • Delivering care as delegated by physician/authorized practitioner to assigned patient population, or individual patient.
  • Operating and maintaining all Respiratory Care equipment.

Required Qualifications

  • A.A./A.S. in Respiratory Care/Therapy or related field
  • Respiratory Therapist License issued by the Minnesota Board of Medical Practice
  • Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) issued by the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC).

Exceptions Include

New Graduates must complete their Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) issued by the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC) within 6 months of hire.

Those with Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT) issued by the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC) must have 3 or more years of respiratory therapist experience in a clinical setting.

Respiratory Therapists working at M Health Fairview Facilities - supplemented by defined contract staffing agency – temporary.

Basic Life Support (American Heart Assoc or Red Cross)

Neonatal Resuscitation Program (American Heart Assoc) at Lakes, Northland, Ridges, UMMCH, Southdale, Woodwinds and St. Johns within 180 Days

Advanced Cardiac Life Support (American Heart Assoc) at Lakes, Northland, Ridges, Southdale, Woodwinds, St. Johns, Bethesda and UMMC within 180 Days

Preferred Qualifications

  • B.S./B.A. in Respiratory Care/Therapy or related field experience
  • 1 year of Respiratory Therapy experience in a clinical setting

Benefit Overview

Fairview offers a generous benefit package including but not limited to medical, dental, vision plans, life insurance, short-term and long-term disability insurance, PTO and Sick and Safe Time, tuition reimbursement, retirement, early access to earned wages, and more! Please follow this link foradditional information: fairview.org

Compensation Disclaimer

An individual's pay rate within the posted range may be determined by various factors, including skills, knowledge, relevant education, experience, and market conditions. Additionally, our organization prioritizes pay equity and considers internal team equity when making any offer. Hiring at the maximum of the range is not typical. If your role is eligible for a sign-on bonus, the bonus program that is approved and in place at the time of offer, is what will be honored.

EEO Statement

EEO/Vet/Disabled: All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to any lawfully protected status

Key Responsibilities

The Respiratory Therapist provides diagnostic and therapeutic respiratory care to neonatal, pediatric, adult, and geriatric patients. They are responsible for assessing patient needs, implementing care plans, and maintaining respiratory equipment according to department policies.

Requirements

Candidates must hold an A.A./A.S. in Respiratory Care and possess a valid Respiratory Therapist license from the Minnesota Board of Medical Practice. Additionally, registration as a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) by the NBRC is required, along with BLS, NRP, and ACLS certifications.

Qualifications

Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Diagnostic servicesNeonatal carePediatric careAdult careGeriatric carePatient assessmentEquipment maintenanceClinical documentationPatient safetyTreatment protocol implementation

Respiratory Therapy Career Context

Of the 40 active Respiratory Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 53% have no call, 57% require no weekends.

The cost-of-living index for Minnesota is 98.6 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$111k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $113k in an average-cost state. 63.4% of Minnesota clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Top Respiratory Therapist Jobs

26 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution26 jobs · 19 employers

7
<$90k
9
$90k-105k
7
$105k-120k
2
$120k-135k
1
$139k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks19 jobs

401k / retirement match
89% this job
Sign-on bonus
47% this job
Loan repayment
21%
PSLF eligible
16%
Relocation assistance
11%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

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$47.68-$66.75/hr
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$45.05 - $63.70/hr
#3

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#4

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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 3,875 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • Includes weekends

Living in Maplewood

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$335k
Typical market rent
$1,508/mo
Residents’ average commute
22 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
104.8
State income tax
Up to 9.8%
Sources & methodology

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

BEA 2024 · Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

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

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About Fairview Health Services

Hospitals and Health Care
Minneapolis, MN
10,000+ employees

Benefits & Perks

Medical, Dental, Vision
HSA
PTO
403B
Tuition Reimbursement
Sign-On Bonus $13,500
Shift Differentials: $4/hr nights, $2/hr weekends