Respiratory Therapist
Listed compensation
$30.08-$39.47/hr
The week · per this posting3-day week · 3×12s
Ask the employer about the work setting, call expectations and time off.
Job Description
A community healthcare organization near Fremont, Nebraska is seeking a Respiratory Therapist to join its cardiopulmonary team! $5,000 sign-on bonus and $5,000 relocation assistance provided!
Pay: $30.08 - $39.47/hour
Respiratory Therapist Opportunity
- Full-time, permanent, direct-hire position
- Night shift schedule, three 12-hour shifts per week
- Additional $4/hour night differential and $4/hour weekend differential
- Night positions eligible for a $15,000 sign-on bonus
- Collaborative team-focused environment
Respiratory Therapist Qualifications
CRT or RRT credentials required
The Surrounding Nebraska Community
- Affordable cost of living
- Excellent schools and neighborhoods
- Strong healthcare community
- Great outdoor recreation and local events
Key Responsibilities
The Respiratory Therapist will join a cardiopulmonary team to provide patient care in a community healthcare setting. The role involves working night shifts in a collaborative, team-focused environment.
Requirements
Candidates must hold valid CRT or RRT credentials to be considered for this position. The role requires a commitment to a full-time schedule consisting of three 12-hour shifts per week.
Key Skills
Respiratory Therapy Career Context
Ironside Human Resources holds silver-tier status on WeekdayDoc's Top Employers work-life index, composite score 71/100, 182 active listings.
Of the 40 active Respiratory Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 48% have no call, 50% require no weekends.
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Listed pay | $63k–$82k | Respiratory Therapy median $86k (middle half $78k–$95k)564 comparable listings, Oct 2026 |
| Cost-of-living adjusted pay | ~$80k in purchasing power | Nebraska index 90.1 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Respiratory Therapy listings in Nebraska | 41 active | 3,987 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 48% no call · 50% no weekends40 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | $15k sign-on | US healthcare professional listings: 21% state a sign-on bonus (median $15k) · 5% offer loan repayment1,000 active listings, Oct 2026 |
| Ironside Human Resources | silver tier, 71/100 | Top Employers work-life index182 active listings |
Top Respiratory Therapist Jobs
22 matches · ranked by paySalary Distribution
22 jobs · 13 employersAnnual compensation range
Benefits & Perks
16 jobs · 13 employersShare of similar jobs offering each benefit
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$37.08-$55.62/hrWork-life snapshot
Listing-based score, 0–10, across 3,994 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.
- Includes weekends
Benefits & Perks
Living in Fremont
- Typical 3-bedroom home value
- $261k
- Typical market rent
- $1,213/mo
- Residents’ average commute
- 17 min
- State income tax
- Up to 6.6%
Sources & methodology
Sources: Zillow home values (Sep 2026), Zillow market rents (Sep 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.
City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.