Respiratory Therapist
Listed compensation
$35-$48/hr
The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed
Ask the employer about the work setting, call expectations, weekend coverage and time off.
Job Description
A facility near Fallon, Nevada is seeking a full-time, permanent Respiratory Therapist to join their team!!
Pay: $35.00-$48.00/hour
Respiratory Therapist Details
- Full-time, direct hire position
- Day shifts, flexible schedule with various schedule opportunities
- Work within a highly supportive environment with strong leadership
Respiratory Therapist Minimum Qualifications
- CRT candidates welcome to apply-must obtain RRT within 1 year of employment
- Atleast 2 years of Respiratory Therapist experience
- Must be comfortable working independently
- Current BLS, ACLS, and PALS, certification required
The Location
Enjoy year-round outdoor recreation with easy access to Walker Lake for boating, fishing, swimming, and lakeside relaxation
Take in stunning high-desert scenery surrounded by mountains, wide-open spaces, and some of Nevada’s best stargazing
- Experience a quiet, close-knit small-town lifestyle with minimal traffic and a welcoming community atmosphere
- Explore unique local shops, museums, and historic military landmarks that highlight Hawthorne’s rich heritage
- Aidan G.
- 469-921-0777 aidan@ironsidehr.com
- Irosndiehr.com
linkedin.com
Key Responsibilities
Provide respiratory therapy services in a full-time facility-based role, working independently as needed. The posting does not specify particular clinical duties.
Requirements
Candidates must have at least two years of respiratory therapist experience and be comfortable working independently. Current BLS, ACLS, and PALS certifications are required; CRT candidates may apply but must obtain RRT certification within one year of employment.
Qualifications
- Education
- Professional certificate or licensure
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Key Skills
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Respiratory Therapist at Ironside Human Resources a 6.2 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 25% in Respiratory Therapy — ranked against 3,921 active Respiratory Therapy listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no night shifts.
Respiratory Therapy Career Context
Ironside Human Resources holds silver-tier status on WeekdayDoc's Top Employers work-life index, composite score 71/100, 166 active listings.
Of the 40 active Respiratory Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 57% have no call, 50% require no weekends.
The cost-of-living index for Nevada is 100.0 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$86k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $86k in an average-cost state. 57.5% of Nevada clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
Location & Logistics
Nevada has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states. At the posted ~$86k midpoint, that is roughly $3k–$6k a year versus a typical 4–7% state rate.
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- No nights
Living in Hawthorne
- Typical 3-bedroom home value
- $186k
- Median resident rent
- $974/mo
- Residents’ average commute
- 13 min
- State income tax
- None
Sources & methodology
Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.
City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.