Pays $40 per hour — Respiratory Therapist market median is ~$98k (238 jobs)
Respiratory Therapist - Per Diem/PRN NIGHTS
About the Role
Per diem night shift, 7pm-7am. $40/hr. Critical illness recovery hospital. Nashville, TN.
Join Select Specialty Hospital - Nashville as a Respiratory Therapist – Per Diem Nights, $40/hr in Nashville, Tennessee, United States.
Benefits & Compensation
- Pay rate: $40/hr.
Work Schedule
- Per Diem position.
- No explicit call, weekend, or night shift information provided.
Apply to join Select Specialty Hospital - Nashville as a Respiratory Therapist – Per Diem Nights, $40/hr.
Key Responsibilities
The Respiratory Therapist is responsible for evaluating patients and developing appropriate treatment plans for those with critical and complex medical conditions. They also perform clinical procedures such as endotracheal tube management and provide education to patients and their families.
Requirements
Candidates must hold an active CRT or RRT credential from the NBRC and possess current state licensure. Additionally, the role requires Basic Life Support (BLS) and Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certifications.
Qualifications
- Education
- Professional certificate or licensure
Certifications
Key Skills
Respiratory Therapy Career Context
Of the 40 active Respiratory Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 3% are remote, 28% 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 Tennessee is 91.9 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$83k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $91k in an average-cost state. 58.6% of Tennessee clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
Location & Logistics
Tennessee has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states. At the posted ~$83k midpoint, that is roughly $3k–$6k a year versus a typical 4–7% state rate.
Position Insights
AI ANALYSISThis 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 238 similar roles, this listing's benefits package ranks...
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