Pays $42.00 per hourRespiratory Therapist market median is ~$98k (235 jobs)

Respiratory Therapist (RT) /PRN

Respiratory TherapistIncludes weekendsPer Diem
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About the Role

PRN respiratory therapist, night shift 7p-7:30a. $42/hr plus differentials. Battle Creek, MI.

Join Select Specialty Hospital - Battle Creek as a Respiratory Therapist – PRN, Nights, $42/hr + Differentials in Bedford Charter Township, Michigan, United States.

Benefits & Compensation

  • Pay rate: $42/hr.

Work Schedule

  • Per Diem position.
  • Weekend coverage may be required.

Apply to join Select Specialty Hospital - Battle Creek as a Respiratory Therapist – PRN, Nights, $42/hr + Differentials.

Key Responsibilities

The Respiratory Therapist is responsible for evaluating patients, recommending treatment plans, and providing respiratory care for critically ill patients. They also perform endotracheal tube procedures and provide counseling to patients and their families.

Requirements

Candidates must possess an active CRT or RRT credential from the NBRC and a current state license. A Basic Life Support (BLS) certification is required by the start date, and ACLS certification is required upon hire.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure

Certifications

BLSACLS

Key Skills

Respiratory therapyCritical careEndotracheal tube insertionEndotracheal tube removalPatient counselingTreatment planningQuality improvementBasic Life SupportACLS

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 Michigan is 96.2 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$87k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $91k in an average-cost state. 61.8% of Michigan clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Position Insights

AI ANALYSIS

This 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 235 similar roles, this listing's benefits package ranks...

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Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks25 jobs

401k / retirement match
72%
CME allowance
40%
Sign-on bonus
32% this job
Relocation assistance
20%
PSLF eligible
12%

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About Select Specialty Hospital - Battle Creek

Hospitals and Health Care
Mechanicsburg, PA
1,001-5,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

Competitive shift differentials for nights and weekends