Respiratory Therapist - $34-51 per hour

Medical Solutions Direct Hire is seeking a Respiratory Therapist for a job in Yuma, Arizona.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Respiratory Therapist
• Discipline: Allied Health Professional
• Duration: Ongoing
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, nights
• Employment Type: Staff

Pay: $33.74 – $50.61/hr ($63,161 – $94,741 annually)

Respiratory Therapist Opportunities – Yuma, Arizona

Direct Hire | Full-Time | Days or Nights

A leading regional healthcare system in Yuma, Arizona is hiring Registered Respiratory Therapists (RRTs) for permanent, full-time day and night shift opportunities. These roles offer strong compensation, a high-acuity patient mix, EPIC charting, and the opportunity to work alongside experienced intensivists and respiratory leadership in a Level II Trauma Center environment.

Position Overview

• Permanent, full-time direct hire positions
• 36 hours per week
• 12-hour shifts
• Day and night openings available
• EPIC electronic medical record system
• Level II Trauma Center environment
• Adults, pediatrics, and neonatal exposure available depending on experience
• Opportunity to float between inpatient and freestanding ED coverage

• Sign-on bonus available for qualified candidates
• Relocation assistance available for eligible candidates
• 3 months free furnished housing provided for relocating hires

Shift Details

Days: 6:00a – 6:00p
Nights: 6:00p – 6:00a

• Every other weekend required
• Holiday rotation required
• Block scheduling not guaranteed but accommodations may be considered
• Additional shift differentials may apply for nights/weekends

Compensation & Incentives

• Pay range: $33.74 – $50.61/hr
• Approximate annual range: $63,161 – $94,741 based on schedule and experience
• Sign-on bonus reviewed at time of offer
• Relocation assistance reviewed at time of offer
• 3 months free furnished housing provided for relocating candidates
• Comprehensive benefits package

Key Responsibilities

• Manage ventilators and respiratory support equipment
• Perform ABGs, respiratory treatments, and vent adjustments
• Assist with intubations and emergency airway management
• Provide respiratory care for adult, pediatric, and neonatal patients as qualified
• Attend deliveries and C-sections for NICU-trained therapists
• Collaborate with intensivists, nursing, and interdisciplinary teams
• Float as needed to affiliated freestanding emergency department locations
• Document patient care accurately within EPIC

Requirements

• Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credential required
• Arizona Respiratory License required
• BLS, ACLS, and PALS certifications required
• NRP required for candidates with NICU responsibilities
• Minimum 2 years of respiratory therapy experience preferred
• EPIC experience required
• CRT candidates will not be considered

Why This Opportunity

This opportunity is ideal for respiratory therapists seeking strong compensation, long-term stability, and experience in a collaborative acute care environment with diverse patient populations. The organization offers modern respiratory equipment, experienced leadership support, and relocation assistance designed to help candidates transition comfortably into the Yuma area.

Why Yuma, Arizona

• Affordable cost of living compared to many western metro areas
• Warm climate and outdoor recreation year-round
• Easy access to San Diego, Phoenix, Las Vegas, and Mexico
• Growing healthcare community with long-term career potential
• Strong sense of community and lower commute times

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Relocation assistance
• 3 months free furnished housing
• Sign-on bonus opportunities
• Career growth and advancement opportunities

Work Location: In person

For more information contact:
Leah Rietveld - Direct Hire Recruiter | Medical Solutions
calendly.com/leah-medsol
$1,000 referral bonus available

About Medical Solutions Direct Hire

At Medical Solutions, we’re people who care, helping people who care. No matter how you look at it, there’s a whole lot of care going on in our world and that’s just the way we like it. What do we do? Medical Solutions is one of the nation’s largest providers of total workforce solutions in the healthcare industry, connecting nurses and allied health clinicians with hospitals and healthcare systems across the country and around the corner. Through our family of brands, we also serve a segment of clients outside of the healthcare space. And we’re the very best at what we do. You’ll love our culture that’s filled with heart and soul. As a company and employer, we’re sincerely and unabashedly us. We lead as humans first and believe the unique qualities of each team member make us better together. We share a purpose for helping others and the drive to make a difference. And we offer endless opportunities for personal and professional growth, throughout your career. At Medical Solutions, you’ll find a great place to work and a career home. We’ve received Best Places to Work awards, landed top industry awards, and received accolades for the impact we’ve made in business and within our community. But the only way to really get to know us, is to join us. We think you’ll fit right in.