Respiratory Therapist in Lake Havasu City, Arizona
- Agency
- Atlas MedStaff
- Location
- Lake Havasu City, AZ
- Job type
- Travel
- Pay
- $1,608/Per Week
- Profession
- Respiratory Therapist
- Industry
- Nursing & Healthcare
- Posted
- Oct 30, 2026
Pay breakdown
- Hourly
- $44.67
- Weekly
- $1,608
- Yearly (full-time)
- $83,616
- Contract length
- 13 weeks
This job pays about $44.67/hour — 16% above the median for Respiratory Therapist jobs in Arizona ($38.36/hour). The total includes tax-free housing and meal stipends, which staff jobs don't pay, so take-home pay is usually higher than the hourly figure suggests.
Estimated from the weekly pay in the listing, 36 hours a week; yearly = 52 weeks. Median wage: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025.
Respiratory Therapist jobs in Arizona right now
- 73 open Respiratory Therapist jobs in Arizona from 5 agencies, 8 of them in Lake Havasu City.
- Pay in these listings: $33.45 – $63.56/hour, median $57.31/hour.
- Typical Respiratory Therapist pay in Arizona: $38.36/hour ($79,789/year, BLS).
- Highest median pay: AHS Staffing ($57.94/hour across 30 jobs).
Job description
Provide respiratory care as a travel respiratory therapist in Lake Havasu City, supporting a broad range of respiratory needs during consistent overnight shifts. This assignment offers the opportunity to work in a community hospital and regional referral setting while enjoying easy access to lake views, mountain scenery, and outdoor recreation. The schedule includes 12-hour night shifts from 6:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m., leaving daylight hours available for exploring the area or relaxing by the water.
Weather:
Lake Havasu City typically offers sunny, dry conditions with comfortable daytime temperatures and cooler evenings. The clear skies and mild outdoor weather make it easy to enjoy the lake, surrounding trails, and desert landscapes.
Fun Things To Do:
• Lake Day: Spend the day boating, swimming, paddleboarding, or relaxing along Lake Havasu.
• Mountain Adventure: Explore scenic desert trails and viewpoints in the mountain ranges surrounding the city.
• Day Trip: Visit Las Vegas for dining, entertainment, and sightseeing, approximately 2.5 hours away.
• Day Trip: Explore Grand Canyon National Park, approximately 3.5 hours away.
• Day Trip: Head to Phoenix for museums, restaurants, shopping, and city attractions, approximately 3.25 hours away.
Job Specifics:
City and State: Lake Havasu City, Arizona
Shift: 12-hour nights, 6:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m.; 36 guaranteed hours per week
Duration: 13 weeks
Requirements: Arizona respiratory therapy license, BLS, PALS, NRP, and NBRC certification
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