Per Diem Respiratory Therapist Jobs
Self-scheduled per diem Respiratory Therapist shifts in 12 cities — weekly pay, no long-term commitment.
Care Connect Staffing places per diem Respiratory Therapist clinicians in 12 cities across 10 states. Join the per-diem float pool once, then see open shifts as they post and pick up only the ones that fit your week. Pay is weekly and there is no long-term commitment.
Per diem Respiratory Therapist jobs by city
Tucson, AZ
Respiratory Therapist
View shifts →Per DiemAthens, GA
Respiratory Therapist
View shifts →Per DiemMoline, IL
Respiratory Therapist
View shifts →Per DiemMarrero, LA
Respiratory Therapist
View shifts →Per DiemColumbia, MO
Respiratory Therapist
View shifts →Per DiemSt. Louis, MO
Respiratory Therapist
View shifts →Per DiemAlbuquerque, NM
Respiratory Therapist
View shifts →Per DiemDayton, OH
Respiratory Therapist
View shifts →Per DiemToledo, OH
Respiratory Therapist
View shifts →Per DiemPortland, OR
Respiratory Therapist
View shifts →Per DiemArlington, VA
Respiratory Therapist
View shifts →Per DiemSpokane, WA
Respiratory Therapist
View shifts →About per diem Respiratory Therapist work
Respiratory therapists evaluate and treat patients with breathing disorders across the hospital — from routine oxygen therapy and nebulizer treatments to managing mechanical ventilation in intensive care. Typical duties include administering aerosolized medications, performing arterial blood gas draws and interpretation, ventilator setup and management, and responding to rapid-response and code events.
Per-diem respiratory therapy shifts typically span emergency departments, ICUs, general floors, and long-term care settings, with demand rising sharply during respiratory season. Because RTs cover the whole house in many facilities, flexibility and broad competency across patient populations make per-diem RTs especially valuable.
Credential and licensure expectations vary by state and care setting, and typically include:
- Active state respiratory care license (CRT or RRT credential; requirements vary by state)
- BLS certification is commonly required; ACLS, PALS, or NRP may be requested depending on the setting
- Recent acute-care respiratory experience is typically expected
- Ventilator management competency is frequently requested for critical-care coverage
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Frequently asked questions
How does self-scheduling work for per diem shifts?
Per diem work with Care Connect Staffing is self-scheduled: once you join the per-diem float pool, you see open Respiratory Therapist shifts as they post and pick up the ones that fit your schedule. You choose when you work — there is no assigned rotation.
How often do per diem clinicians get paid?
Per diem shifts through Care Connect Staffing pay weekly.
Is there a long-term commitment?
No. Per diem work has no long-term commitment — you build a schedule around your life and pick up shifts only when you want them.
How do I apply for Respiratory Therapist per diem shifts?
Apply through the Care Connect Staffing candidate portal at candidate.careconnectstaffing.com. Create a profile, complete onboarding, and you can start picking up open shifts as they post.
Do shift availability and volume change from week to week?
Yes. Shift volume is based on recent posting history and varies week to week, so the number of open shifts you see will change as facilities post new needs.
Open shifts are based on recent posting history and vary week to week. Care Connect Staffing is the hiring agency for these per-diem opportunities.