No salary listed — similar Respiratory Therapist roles pay ~$91k (median of 69 jobs)

7.2/10 work-life score · Top 5% in Respiratory Therapy — ranked against 3,656 active roles in this specialty

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UHS
Las Vegas, Nevada

RESPIRATORY THERAPIST I (PER DIEM)

Respiratory Therapist Top 5% in Respiratory TherapyPer Diem
Posted 1mo ago

About the Role

Per diem respiratory therapist role at a 336-bed hospital in Las Vegas, NV. Provides respiratory therapy in non-critical care areas. Requires RRT credential and NV license.

Join UHS as a Respiratory Therapist I – Per Diem in Las Vegas, Nevada.

Key Responsibilities

  • About Centennial Hills Hospital: Centennial Hills Hospital Medical Center® is a 336-bed facility that is part of the seven-hospital Valley Health System serving Northwest Las Vegas community.
  • The hospital provides a wide range of medical services and procedures, including comprehensive women's services.
  • Centennial Hills Hospital has demonstrated a strong commitment to community health, becoming the first tobacco-free campus in Nevada.

Requirements

  • Education: Graduate of a CoARC-approved Respiratory Therapist program.
  • License/Certification: Certification Registered Respiratory Therapist credential from the National Board for Respiratory Care.
  • Current State of Nevada Practitioner of Respiratory Care license.

Work Schedule

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

Apply to join UHS as a Respiratory Therapist I – Per Diem.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure

Certifications

BLSACLS

Key Skills

Respiratory TherapyPatient AssessmentCritical CareNeonatal Intensive CarePediatric Intensive CareAdult Intensive CareBlood Gas AnalysisBasic Life SupportAdvanced Cardiovascular Life Support

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates RESPIRATORY THERAPIST I (PER DIEM) at UHS a 7.2 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as very good. This places the position in the top 5% in Respiratory Therapy — ranked against 3,656 active Respiratory Therapy listings on WeekdayDoc.

Positions in this range offer a solid balance between clinical responsibility and personal time. Most providers report manageable workloads with adequate recovery time.

Respiratory Therapy Career Context

Of the 50 active Respiratory Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 2% are remote, 22% have no call, 28% require no weekends.

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

Nevada's cost-of-living index is 110.5 (US average = 100) — Nevada ranks #4 of 50 for clinician purchasing power. 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.

Position Insights

AI ANALYSIS

This role scores 7.2/10 on work-life balance for Respiratory Therapist roles.

Career trajectory: This position offers advancement within 2-3 years. The compensation analysis shows this employer pays...

Benefits analysis: Compared to 69 similar roles, this listing's benefits package ranks...

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401k / retirement match
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Sign-on bonus
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CME allowance
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Relocation assistance
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PSLF eligible
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About UHS

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

Benefits & Perks

Competitive Compensation
Generous Paid Time Off
Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plans
401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan
SoFi Student Loan Refinancing Program
Career development opportunities