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San Antonio, Texas

Hospital - PRN Respiratory Therapist (Nights)

Respiratory TherapistIncludes callIncludes weekendsPer Diem

Compensation

Pay not disclosed

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Employment & setting
Per Diem
Call expectations
Includes call
Weekends
Includes weekends
Posted 1mo ago · Verified live

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

Oxygen delivery systemsVentilator managementCardiopulmonary physiologyPatient assessmentCritical thinkingProblem-solvingClinical documentationInfection controlInterdisciplinary collaboration

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.

Top Respiratory Therapist Jobs

22 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution17 jobs

5
<$90k
5
$90k-105k
4
$105k-120k
1
$131k
2
$135k+

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks14 jobs

401k / retirement match
64%
Sign-on bonus
21%
CME allowance
14%
Loan repayment
7%
Relocation assistance
7%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

#1

Respiratory Therapist

Sutter Health · Sacramento, California

$47.68-$66.75/hr
#2

Respiratory Therapist

Northwell · Terryville, New York

$80k-$136k
#3

RRT - Registered Respiratory Therapist

$58-$63/hr
#4

Respiratory Therapist 1

$34.2-$55.75/hr
+ 20 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

3.0/ 10
Listing-based score
  • Includes call
  • Includes weekends

Living in San Antonio

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$226k
Typical market rent
$1,386/mo
Residents’ average commute
25 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
94.7
State income tax
None
Sources & methodology

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

BEA 2024 · San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

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