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Henderson, Nevada

RESPIRATORY THERAPIST II (PER DIEM VARIED)

Respiratory TherapistPer Diem

Compensation

Pay not disclosed

Employment & setting
Per Diem
Call expectations
Not specified
Weekends
Not specified
Posted 1h ago · Verified live

Job description

Join UHS as a Respiratory Therapist II – Per Diem, Varied Shifts in Henderson, Nevada, United States. Responsibilities West Henderson Hospital is our seventh acute care hospital in The Valley Health System. It is located at the southwest corner of Raiders Parkway and St.

Benefits & Compensation

  • Student loan repayment assistance.
  • Market competitive compensation
  • Generous paid time off
  • Time Off Benefit Opt Out Program (9% pay differential)
  • Educational and tuition reimbursement up to $5,250 per year
  • Employee Referral Bonus opportunities
  • Career growth and development opportunities
  • Comprehensive insurance benefits (Medical, Dental, Vision, Prescription Drug)
  • HSA savings account

Work Schedule

  • Per Diem position.
  • No explicit call, weekend, or night shift information provided.

This position offers student loan benefits. Work with UHS in Henderson, Nevada, United States.

Key Responsibilities

The Respiratory Therapist II is responsible for delivering respiratory therapy modalities and assessments to patients across all care areas, including critical care and NICU. The role requires performing these duties independently and maintaining high standards of patient care in accordance with hospital policies.

Requirements

Candidates must be graduates of an AMA-approved respiratory program and hold a current State of Nevada Practitioner of Respiratory Care license. One year of adult respiratory experience is preferred, along with relevant certifications such as BCLS, NRP, PALS, and ACLS.

Key Skills

Patient assessmentNICU careLabor and delivery supportCardiac careNeurology careGastroenterology proceduresBlood gas analysisRRTHFJVOscillatorNitric oxide therapy

Respiratory Therapy Career Context

Of the 50 active Respiratory Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 42% have no call, 34% require no weekends.

Respiratory Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is up 1.6% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).

The cost-of-living index for Nevada is 100.0 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 57.5% of Nevada clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Location & Logistics

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

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About UHS

Hospitals and Health Care
Aiken, South Carolina
501-1,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

Market competitive compensation
Generous paid time off
Time Off Benefit Opt Out Program (9% pay differential)
Educational and tuition reimbursement up to $5,250 per year
SoFi Student Loan Refinancing Program
Employee Referral Bonus opportunities
Career growth and development opportunities
Comprehensive insurance benefits (Medical, Dental, Vision, Prescription Drug)