Registered Respiratory Therapist
TexasNursingServices
Posted: December 12, 2025
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Job Description
Employment Type: Full-Time, Permanent
Schedule: Nights | Rotating Weekends
Compensation
• Base Pay: $28 – $40/hr (experience-based)
• Entry-Level: ~$28/hr
• Experienced (12+ years): ~$35–$40/hr
• Shift Differentials:
• Nights: +$4.50/hr
• Weekends: +$3.00/hr
Sign-On Bonus: Up to $15,000
Relocation Assistance: Case-by-case
Overview
A Level II Trauma program in the Sanford area is seeking a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) to join a high-acuity respiratory care team. The RRT will support patients across critical care, ED, cardiopulmonary services, and procedural areas. This role offers significant clinical growth, including exposure to advanced airway management, ventilator care, and respiratory diagnostics.
Key Responsibilities
• Perform comprehensive respiratory assessments including breath sounds, airway patency, and cuff pressure.
• Conduct diagnostic testing to determine therapeutic needs and monitor patient response.
• Administer respiratory therapies: oxygen, aerosolized medications, chest physiotherapy, airway clearance techniques.
• Assist with artificial airway placement and manage ventilator initiation, monitoring, and adjustments.
• Monitor patients for therapeutic response and intervene appropriately for adverse reactions.
• Support safe transport of ventilator-dependent patients.
• Respond to emergency situations, supporting airway protection and ventilation during resuscitation events.
• Document assessments, interventions, and patient progress accurately and timely.
Required:
• Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) – NBRC credential + state licensure.
• Completion of a two-year AMA-accredited respiratory care program (Associate Degree or equivalent).
• BLS required within 30 days of hire.
• ACLS, PALS, and NRP required within 6 months of hire.
Experience:
• Open to new RRT graduates (must have passed boards or awaiting formal licensure).
• CRT-only experience does not qualify for this position.
Compensation & Benefits
• Competitive pay: $28–$40/hr
• Night differential: +$4.50/hr
• Weekend differential: +$3.00/hr
• $15,000 sign-on bonus
• Relocation assistance available
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• 401(k) with 100% employer match (3–9%)
• Employee stock purchase program (10% discount)
• Tuition reimbursement & certification support
• Dependent scholarships
• Paid family leave, PTO, and disability coverage
• Free counseling and emotional wellness support
• Legal/financial assistance programs
• Optional benefits: accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity, ID protection, pet insurance
Ideal Candidates
• Newly credentialed RRTs seeking mentorship and structured professional development.
• Experienced RRTs looking for trauma-level exposure, high-acuity patient care, and advanced airway management opportunities.
• Respiratory professionals committed to teamwork, patient-centered care, and continuous learning.
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