Respiratory Therapist RRT Nights $10,000 Sign-On Bonus

Respiratory TherapistFull-Time

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Job Description

Respiratory Therapist RRT

$10K Sign On Bonus to Experienced RRTs and $5K Sign On Bonuses to New Grads & Up to $10K Student Loan Support

Position Type: Full Time Nights

Benefits

  • $10K Sign On Bonus to Experienced RRTs and $5K Sign On Bonuses to New Grads
  • Student Loan Support – Up to $10,000 repayment assistance, because we invest in your future.
  • Comprehensive Health Coverage – Medical, dental, and vision plans to keep you and your family healthy.
  • Future Security: 401(k) with matching
  • Educational Tuition Assistance
  • Competitive Pay & Full Benefits – A salary and package designed to reward your expertise and dedication.
  • Paid Time Off
  • Life Insurance

Job Summary

The Respiratory Therapist - RRT is responsible for the administration of pharmacological, diagnostic, and therapeutic agents related to respiratory care procedures, following physician orders.

This includes performing assessments, monitoring patient responses, and implementing treatment plans to promote effective respiratory care, disease prevention, and rehabilitation.

The Respiratory Therapist ensures accurate documentation, maintains patient safety, and collaborates with healthcare teams to deliver high-quality patient care. The Respiratory Therapist works under the direction of ordering physician/clinician as well as established organizational policies and procedures.

Essential Functions

  • Administers advanced respiratory treatments, performs assessments, and monitors patient responses to ensure effective care.
  • Orients patient to treatment modality prior to procedure in order to facilitate patient’s cooperation and successful completion of the treatment process.
  • Performs and documents Arterial Blood Gas (ABG) punctures accurately, reporting results promptly.
  • Assists physicians with bedside procedures as assigned.
  • Follows respiratory protocols, ensuring adherence to safety guidelines and regulatory standards during all procedures.
  • Communicates effectively with peers, healthcare staff, physicians, and leadership, ensuring timely information flow and follow-up on patient care concerns.
  • Evaluates and maintains respiratory therapy equipment, ensuring proper functioning, cleanliness, and adherence to safety standards.
  • Accurately implements written or verbal physician orders, ensuring compliance with established respiratory care procedures.
  • Provides clear, legible, and thorough documentation of all respiratory treatments, assessments, and patient responses, maintaining compliance with policies.
  • Ensures proper use of personal protective equipment (PPE) and patient identification techniques to maintain safety and compliance with infection control standards.
  • Manages ventilator settings and airway maintenance, ensuring optimal patient comfort and safety during respiratory support.
  • Demonstrates skill and judgment in emergency situations, initiating appropriate interventions and collaborating with healthcare teams to stabilize patients.
  • Implements age-specific care considerations for oxygen therapy, tailoring treatment to meet patient needs across all populations.
  • Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

  • 1-3 years of respiratory experience in an acute care setting preferred

Licenses and Certifications

  • RRT - Registered Respiratory Therapist required
  • BCLS - Basic Life Support within 30 days of hire required
  • ACLS - Advanced Cardiac Life Support required
  • PALS - Pediatric Advanced Life Support required
  • NRP - Neonatal Resuscitation if working in the NICU Department required
  • STABLE - Neonatal Certification if working in the NICU Department required

INDRESPTHER

Key Responsibilities

The Respiratory Therapist is responsible for administering diagnostic and therapeutic respiratory care procedures while monitoring patient responses. They collaborate with healthcare teams to implement treatment plans and ensure accurate documentation of all patient care activities.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure
Experience
2+ years of experience

Certifications

BLS

Key Skills

Ventilator managementPatient assessmentEmergency interventionClinical documentation

Respiratory Therapy Career Context

Of the 50 active Respiratory Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 2% are remote, 56% have no call, 52% require no weekends.

The cost-of-living index for Arizona is 100.7 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 60.3% of Arizona clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Top Respiratory Therapist Jobs

35 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution26 jobs

8
<$100k
12
$100k-115k
3
$115k-130k
3
$130k-145k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks23 jobs

401k / retirement match
87% this job
Sign-on bonus
39% this job
Relocation assistance
13%
PSLF eligible
13%
Loan repayment
9% this job

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

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$52.03-$64.05/hr
#3

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$37.08-$55.62/hr
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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 3,927 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

Living in Oro Valley

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$476k
Typical market rent
$1,772/mo
Residents’ average commute
27 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
96.9
State income tax
Up to 2.5%
Sources & methodology

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

BEA 2024 · Tucson, AZ metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

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

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Benefits & Perks

$10K Sign-On Bonus for Experienced RRTs
$5K Sign-On Bonus for New Grads
Student Loan Support up to $10,000
Comprehensive Health Coverage (Medical, Dental, Vision)
401(k) with Matching
Educational Tuition Assistance
Paid Time Off
Life Insurance