Pays $35.77-$62.11/hrRespiratory Therapist market median is ~$93k (36 jobs)

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Mary Washington Healthcare
Fredericksburg, Virginia

Respiratory Therapist, PRN

Respiratory TherapistIncludes weekendsPer Diem
Posted 1h ago · Verified live

About the Role

PRN Respiratory Therapist. $35.77-$62.11/hr. Fredericksburg, VA. Critical care areas, irregular hours possible.

Join Mary Washington Healthcare as a Respiratory Therapist PRN – $35.77-$62.11/hr in Fredericksburg, Virginia, United States. Start the day excited to make a difference…end the day knowing you did. Come join our team.

Benefits & Compensation

  • Pay rate: $35.77 - $62.11/hr.

Work Schedule

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

Apply to join Mary Washington Healthcare as a Respiratory Therapist PRN – $35.77-$62.11/hr.

Key Responsibilities

The Respiratory Therapist provides advanced respiratory care, including managing mechanical ventilation and administering therapeutic interventions for diverse patient populations. They collaborate with the multidisciplinary team to develop patient care plans and ensure high-quality, evidence-based respiratory support.

Requirements

Candidates must be a licensed Respiratory Care Practitioner in Virginia with at least one year of experience and hold AHA BLS certification. Possession of RRT credentials or a CRT with 10+ years of experience is required, along with the ability to work in critical care environments.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure
Experience
2+ years of experience

Certifications

BLSACLSNRP

Key Skills

Respiratory therapyMechanical ventilationPatient assessmentAerosol therapyOxygen therapyBronchodilator therapyBronchopulmonary hygieneBlood gas analysisCritical carePatient educationInterdisciplinary teamworkEquipment maintenanceTroubleshootingClinical documentationCharge therapist duties

Respiratory Therapy Career Context

Of the 40 active Respiratory Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 28% have no call, 38% require no weekends.

Respiratory Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is down 1.8% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).

The cost-of-living index for Virginia is 101.1 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$102k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $101k in an average-cost state. 61.1% of Virginia 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 36 similar roles, this listing's benefits package ranks...

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Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks31 jobs · 29 employers

401k / retirement match
77%
Sign-on bonus
29%
CME allowance
29%
Relocation assistance
26%
Loan repayment
10%

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