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Regency Hospital - Florence
Florence, South Carolina

Respiratory Therapist / PRN Nights

Respiratory TherapistIncludes weekendsPer Diem

Listed compensation

$39.00 per hour

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Job Description

  • Position: Respiratory Therapist (RT) - Per Diem/ PRN
  • Location: Florence, SC

Schedule: PRN/Per Diem/As Needed - 7 p. m. - 7:30 a. m. Compensation: $39.00 per hour

Regency Hospital - Florence is a critical illness recovery hospital committed to providing world-class inpatient post-ICU services to chronic, critically ill patients who require extended healing and recovery. We help patients during some of the most vulnerable, painful moments of their lives – and Respiratory Therapists (RT) play a central role in providing compassionate, excellent treatment every step of the way.

Why Join Us

Start Strong: Extensive orientation program to ensure a smooth transition into our setting.

Opportunity for Advancement: Demonstrate your skills and dedication which could lead to potential full-time opportunities

Foster Well-being: We offer benefits which support the financial, work/life and emotional well-being of you and your family members. Part time/Per Diem positions are eligible for 401k based on reaching 1,000 hours within their first anniversary or subsequent calendar year.

Your Impact Matters: Join a team of over 44,000 committed to providing exceptional patient care

Responsibilities

  • Evaluating patients and recommending an appropriate treatment plan.
  • Providing respiratory care to patients with critical and complex medical and surgical conditions.
  • Performing insertion and removal of endotracheal tubes.
  • Promoting continuous quality improvement.
  • Teaching and counseling patients/families.
  • Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

  • Minimum requirements:
  • Must possess "Active" CRT or RRT credential from the National Board of Respiratory Care (NBRC) or state equivalent.
  • Proof of graduation required: college transcript/diploma (preferred) or high school transcript/diploma or GED.
  • Possess a Basic Life Support (BLS) certification by start date.
  • Current state licensure is required.
  • ACLS is required upon hire. (Agency RT must have ACLS upon first shift)

Preferred Qualifications

  • One (1) year of related experience is preferred.
  • Additional Data
  • Equal Opportunity Employer/including Disabled/Veterans

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure

Key Skills

Respiratory therapyCritical careEndotracheal tube insertionPatient evaluationTreatment planningPatient counseling

Respiratory Therapy Career Context

Of the 40 active Respiratory Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 3% are remote, 53% have no call, 53% require no weekends.

The cost-of-living index for South Carolina is 93.7 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 60.6% of South Carolina clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Top contract/1099 Respiratory Therapist Jobs

37 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution26 jobs · 22 employers

7
<$85k
5
$85k-100k
8
$100k-115k
3
$115k-130k
3
$130k+

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks27 jobs · 22 employers

401k / retirement match
85% this job
Sign-on bonus
33%
Loan repayment
11%
PSLF eligible
7%
Relocation assistance
4%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

#1

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MultiCare Health System · Auburn, Washington

$41.44-$68.5/hr
#2

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Beth Israel Lahey Health · Danvers, Minnesota

$39.59-$58.83/hr
#3

Respiratory Therapist

$37.61-$55.27/hr
#4

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$35.5-$53.25/hr
+ 35 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

median 3.0this job 3.0
Better work-life than 50% of Respiratory Therapy listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 3,866 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • Includes weekends

Living in Florence

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$213k
Typical market rent
$1,525/mo
Residents’ average commute
19 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
86.8
State income tax
Up to 6.5%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

BEA 2024 · Florence, SC metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.

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About Regency Hospital - Florence

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

Benefits & Perks

401k (after 1,000 hours)
Extensive orientation program
Opportunity for advancement