Hospital - PRN Respiratory Therapist (Nights)
Compensation
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- Employment & setting
- Per Diem
- Call expectations
- Includes call
- Weekends
- Includes weekends
Job Description
The PRN Respiratory Therapist provides as-needed respiratory care services to
patients in a hospital setting. This role performs respiratory assessments,
administers prescribed respiratory therapies, manages oxygen therapy and
mechanical ventilation, and performs diagnostic testing in accordance with
physician orders, established clinical protocols, and professional standards.
The PRN Respiratory Therapist supports patient care needs based on variable
scheduling, patient volume, and operational demand while upholding the mission,
vision, and values of MSRH. Work is performed under the supervision of
Respiratory Therapy leadership and in collaboration with physicians, nurses, and
the interdisciplinary healthcare team. The PRN role requires flexibility to work
variable shifts, including nights, weekends, holidays, on-call coverage, and
call-back as needed.
Key Responsibilities
The PRN Respiratory Therapist provides as-needed respiratory care, including assessments, oxygen therapy, and mechanical ventilation in a hospital setting. They collaborate with the interdisciplinary healthcare team to perform diagnostic testing and ensure patient-centered care.
Requirements
Candidates must hold a Bachelor's degree in Respiratory Therapy along with RCP and RRT certifications. Strong clinical assessment skills and the ability to work variable shifts, including nights and weekends, are required.
Qualifications
- Education
- Bachelor degree
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Key Skills
Respiratory Therapy Career Context
Of the 50 active Respiratory Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 2% are remote, 76% have no call, 40% require no weekends.
The cost-of-living index for Texas is 97.1 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 57.7% of Texas clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
Location & Logistics
Texas has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states.
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