Pays $30.7-$46.05/hrRespiratory Therapist market median is ~$93k (32 jobs)

Registered Respiratory Therapist - PRN Atrium Health Navicent

Respiratory TherapistIncludes callPer Diem
Posted 3h ago · Verified live

About the Role

PRN respiratory therapist. Night shift (7P-A). Macon, GA.

Join American Addiction Centers as a Registered Respiratory Therapist - PRN in Macon, Georgia, United States.

Benefits & Compensation

  • Pay rate: $30.70 - $46.05/hour.
  • Paid Time Off
  • Health Insurance
  • Dental
  • Vision
  • Life Insurance
  • Short-Term Disability
  • Long-Term Disability
  • Flexible Spending Accounts
  • Adoption Assistance

Work Schedule

  • Per Diem position.
  • Call responsibilities required.

Apply to join American Addiction Centers as a Registered Respiratory Therapist - PRN.

Key Responsibilities

The Registered Respiratory Therapist performs diagnostic and therapeutic respiratory procedures, including the initiation and monitoring of mechanical ventilators. They are responsible for documenting patient care, evaluating therapy effectiveness, and collaborating with the healthcare team in emergency and routine settings.

Requirements

Candidates must be credentialed as a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) by the NBRC and hold a valid state license. An associate degree in respiratory therapy is required, along with Basic Life Support certification.

Qualifications

Education
Associate degree

Certifications

BLS

Key Skills

Respiratory TherapyMechanical VentilationOxygen DeliveryDiagnostic ProceduresBlood Sampling AnalysisPatient EducationElectronic Medical RecordsEmergency ResponseCritical CareTime ManagementCommunicationProblem SolvingDelegationSafety Compliance

Respiratory Therapy Career Context

Of the 40 active Respiratory Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 3% are remote, 25% have no call, 28% require no weekends.

Respiratory Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is up 1.7% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).

The cost-of-living index for Georgia is 96.3 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$80k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $83k in an average-cost state. 59.8% of Georgia clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Position Insights

AI ANALYSIS

This role scores 3.0/10 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 32 similar roles, this listing's benefits package ranks...

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Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks26 jobs

401k / retirement match
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CME allowance
35%
Sign-on bonus
31%
Relocation assistance
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PSLF eligible
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About American Addiction Centers

Hospitals and Health Care
Brentwood, Tennessee
501-1,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

Paid Time Off
Health Insurance
Dental
Vision
Life Insurance
Short-Term Disability
Long-Term Disability
Flexible Spending Accounts