PRN Respiratory Therapist for Pediatric Hospital - Days & Nights!

Respiratory TherapistPer Diem

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Salary Range: $50.00/hour

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Job Description

Job Details: Job Location: HealthBridge Children's Hospital - Orange, CA, Position Type: Per Diem, Salary Range: $50.00 - $50.00Hourly, Job Shift: Any, Registered Respiratory Therapist (PRN) Per Diem | 8- or 12-hour shifts | Days and nights HealthBridge Children’s Hospital provides specialized post-acute and rehabilitation care for medically complex, technology-dependent children.

We are hiring PRN Registered Respiratory Therapists to support our cardiopulmonary team with ventilator care, weaning, tracheostomy management, and family-centered treatment planning.

What you will do Administer medical gases, humidification, medications, and aerosols for therapeutic and diagnostic purposes Follow physician orders for cardiopulmonary medications and treatments Develop, implement, and adjust treatment plans based on patient response Perform and interpret basic ABGs, pulmonary function testing, EKGs, and chest x-rays Provide patient and family education, including training for transition home Document treatments, labor, and clinical notes per facility, corporate, and regulatory standards Participate in care conferences, weekly rehab meetings, and discharge planning Coordinate with nursing, therapy, physicians, and the Director of Cardiopulmonary Represent the facility professionally with families, coworkers, and external partners Resolve concerns with families or team members in a professional, proactive manner Comply with California Respiratory Care Board standards and facility policies Perform other duties as assigned Qualifications: Requirements Graduate of an accredited Respiratory Therapy program Current California Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP) license Minimum 3 years of experience in a comparable setting and acuity Minimum 6 months mechanical ventilation experience Current AHA BLS, PALS, and ACLS Must maintain all licenses and certifications in good standing Pediatric, trach, and ventilator experience is strongly preferred given our patient population.

Schedule PRN. Day and Night Shifts Available. 8- or 12-Hour Shifts.

Key Responsibilities

The Respiratory Therapist will administer medical gases, medications, and aerosols while managing ventilators and tracheostomies for medically complex children. They are also responsible for developing treatment plans, interpreting diagnostic tests, and coordinating care with the multidisciplinary medical team.

Requirements

Candidates must be graduates of an accredited Respiratory Therapy program and hold a current California Respiratory Care Practitioner license. At least 3 years of experience in a comparable setting, 6 months of mechanical ventilation experience, and current BLS, PALS, and ACLS certifications are required.

Qualifications

Experience
2+ years of experience

Certifications

BLS (preferred)ACLS (preferred)PALS (preferred)

Key Skills

ABG interpretationEKGChest x-ray interpretationPatient educationCardiopulmonary careAerosol therapyMedical gas administration

Pediatrics Career Context

Of the 40 active Respiratory Therapist listings this role was benchmarked against, 3% are remote, 63% have no call, 48% require no weekends.

Respiratory Therapist pay on WeekdayDoc is up 3.3% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 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 Respiratory Therapist Jobs

32 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution23 jobs

6
<$100k
11
$100k-115k
3
$115k-130k
3
$130k-145k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks20 jobs

401k / retirement match
65%
CME allowance
30%
Relocation assistance
20%
Sign-on bonus
15%
PSLF eligible
5%

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Work-life snapshot

median 3.0this job 3.0
Higher than about 5 in 10 of 50 Pediatrics (Respiratory Therapy) listings

Listing-based score, 0–10. Shaded area = share of comparable listings scoring below this one.

Living in Orange

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$1.05M
Typical market rent
$3,116/mo
Residents’ average commute
26 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
113.6
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 · Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

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

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