Respiratory Therapist in Phoenix, Arizona
- Agency
- Atlas MedStaff
- Location
- Phoenix, AZ
- Job type
- Travel
- Pay
- $2,288/Per Week
- Profession
- Respiratory Therapist
- Industry
- Nursing & Healthcare
- Posted
- Oct 30, 2026
Pay breakdown
- Hourly
- $63.56
- Weekly
- $2,288
- Yearly (full-time)
- $118,976
This job pays about $63.56/hour — 66% 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
- 69 open Respiratory Therapist jobs in Arizona from 5 agencies, 23 of them in Phoenix.
- Pay in these listings: $33.45 – $63.56/hour, median $57.89/hour.
- Typical Respiratory Therapist pay in Arizona: $38.36/hour ($79,789/year, BLS).
- Highest median pay: AHS Staffing ($57.94/hour across 29 jobs).
Job description
Job Description:
Join a 12-week travel assignment in Phoenix as a respiratory therapist providing assessment, treatment, and monitoring for patients with cardiopulmonary conditions. You will evaluate changes in patient status, review diagnostic results, monitor responses to treatment, and communicate findings to the care team. The assignment offers a flexible schedule, with coverage potentially including 8-hour nights, 8- or 10-hour shifts, and varying day or night needs based on staffing and patient care demands.
Weather:
Phoenix typically offers sunny, dry weather at this time of year, with comfortably warm afternoons, cooler evenings, and limited rainfall. It is a pleasant season for exploring the city and surrounding desert landscapes.
Fun Things To Do:
• Desert Adventure: Explore the trails and desert scenery at Camelback Mountain or Papago Park.
• Arts and Culture: Visit the Phoenix Art Museum, Heard Museum, and Roosevelt Row Arts District.
• Day Trip: Take in the red-rock formations, galleries, and outdoor activities in Sedona.
• Day Trip: Experience the scenic overlooks and geological wonders of the Grand Canyon.
• Local Relaxation: Enjoy shopping, dining, and entertainment at Scottsdale Waterfront and Old Town Scottsdale.
Job Specifics:
City and State: Phoenix, Arizona
Shift: 8-hour nights
Duration: 8 hours per shift for 12 weeks
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