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Vibra Healthcare
Redding, California

RT Respiratory Therapist PRN Nights

Respiratory TherapistPer Diem

Listed compensation

$44.00/hr

The week · per this posting

Ask the employer about the work setting, call expectations, weekend coverage and time off.

Posted 1mo ago

Job Description

Come Build Your Career with Vibra Healthcare!

We are seeking a Respiratory Therapist to join our team!

PRN /per DIEM - Night Shift

Hospital Details

Vibra Hospital of Northern California, located in Redding, CA, is a 50 bed Critical Care Hospital and a 32 bed SNF providing long-term acute care services to patients recovering from serious illnesses or injuries.

Often our patients require additional critical care services for medically complex conditions such as trauma, infectious diseases, wound healing, cardiovascular disease, stroke, amputation and ventilator weaning.

As a smaller, specialized hospital, we offer an opportunity to work in a fast-paced and friendly work environment where you really get to know your patients and their families.

Responsibilities

Responsible for providing efficient, quality-oriented patient care within the scope of the department's policy/procedure manual. Performs support activities such as equipment maintenance, changes, inventory, and sets up and operates various types of respiratory care equipment to be utilized in the diagnosis and treatment of respiratory disease and/or illness.

Required Skills

  • Graduate of a Respiratory Therapy program required.
  • Current, valid, and active license to practice as a Registered Respiratory Therapist or Certified Respiratory Therapist in the state of employment required.
  • Current BLS certification from a Vibra-approved vendor required.

Additional Qualifications/Skills

  • One (1) year critical care and/or artificial airway and ventilator care experience preferred.
  • ACLS certification from a Vibra-approved vendor preferred.
  • Ability to project a professional image.
  • Knowledge of regulatory standards and compliance requirements.
  • Strong organizational, prioritizing and analytical skills.
  • Ability to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant.
  • Working knowledge of computer and software applications used in job functions.
  • Freedom from illegal use of and effects of use of drugs and alcohol in the workplace.

Benefits

At Vibra Healthcare, employees are our priority. We are passionate about patient care and consider it a privilege to be able to provide services to patients and their family members. Below is a brief summary of our benefits.

  • Medical PPO high and low deductible plans / HSA options as well as HMO options in some markets
  • FREE prescription plans
  • Dental and Vision coverage
  • Life insurance
  • Disability Benefits
  • Employee Assistance Plan
  • Flex Spending plans, 401K matching
  • Additional Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital plans
  • Company discounts for mobile phone service, electronics, cell phones, clothing, etc
  • Pet Insurance
  • Group legal – provides legal assistance with personal legal matters
  • Tuition and continuing education reimbursement
  • Work life balance

At Vibra Healthcare, our patients are family. Healthcare is constantly evolving, our growing organization is devoted to ensuring that each person in our care feels safe. Our world-class team of driven, passionate healthcare professionals are always focused on service excellence and providing top quality care at the bedside. Our culture fosters engagement, diversity and advocacy. Our goal is to empower our employees and support them in their professional growth while leading them on a path to success within our organization.

Posted Total Compensation

The wage range for this role takes into account the wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including, but not limited to, skill sets, experience, education and training, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs.

It’s not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range for their role and compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case. A reasonable estimate of the current range is $44.00/hr to $58.09/hr

Requirements

Candidates must be graduates of a Respiratory Therapy program and hold an active license as a Registered or Certified Respiratory Therapist. A current BLS certification is required, while one year of critical care experience and ACLS certification are preferred.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure

Certifications

ACLS (preferred)

Key Skills

Artificial airway managementDiagnostic testingRegulatory complianceOrganizational skillsIndependent decision makingComputer literacy

Respiratory Therapy Career Context

Of the 41 active Respiratory Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 2% are remote, 54% have no call, 51% require no weekends.

Respiratory Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is up 1.8% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).

The cost-of-living index for California is 110.7 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 63.6% of California clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Top contract/1099 Respiratory Therapist Jobs

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Salary Distribution28 jobs · 26 employers

10
<$90k
6
$90k-105k
8
$105k-120k
3
$120k-135k
1
$139k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks27 jobs · 26 employers

401k / retirement match
85% this job
Sign-on bonus
41%
Relocation assistance
11%
PSLF eligible
11%
Loan repayment
7%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

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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 3,919 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

Living in Redding

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$375k
Typical market rent
$1,704/mo
Residents’ average commute
17 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
100.7
State income tax
Up to 13.3%
Sources & methodology

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

BEA 2024 · Redding, CA metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

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

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About Vibra Healthcare

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501-1,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

Medical PPO high and low deductible plans / HSA options
FREE prescription plans
Dental and Vision coverage
Life insurance
Disability Benefits
Employee Assistance Plan
Flex Spending plans, 401K matching
Additional Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital plans