Pays $35.77-$62.11/hr — Respiratory Therapist market median is ~$93k (36 jobs)
Respiratory Therapist, PRN
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
Key Skills
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 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...
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