Respiratory Therapist - Per Diem Day Shift - $2,500 Sign-On Bonus
- $2,500 sign-on bonus
- 12-hour shifts
- PRN / per diem
- Days
- BLS
- ACLS
How this pay compares
This posting states $45 an hour. Open respiratory therapist jobs in Delaware post a median of $45 an hour, the middle half $43.68–$45.25, across 4 jobs that state their pay, so this one is within the middle half of what they post. Respiratory therapists employed in Delaware earn a median of $43.79 an hour (source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics), according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (May 2025) (source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics).
Respiratory therapists in Delaware: pay by town and employer
What Delaware requires of a respiratory therapist
Respiratory Care Practitioner license, from the Delaware Division of Professional Regulation (Respiratory Care Council).
- Copy of the respiratory care diploma, education verification from each program attended, an NBRC credential verification letter sent to the Council office, a Delaware and FBI criminal background check, and verification of every RCP license held in another state.
- Staying active: A license expired more than a year needs 20 hours of continuing education from the past two years to reapply; the page does not state the renewal cycle.
Respiratory therapist jobs and requirements in Delaware · Every state's rule
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About the job
Overview
Position: Respiratory Therapist (RT) - Per Diem/ PRN
Location: Wilmington, DE (located inside of ChristianaCare Wilmington)
Schedule: PRN/Per Diem Day Shift, 12-hour shifts Compensation: $45.00 per hour plus shift differentials for weekends
Sign-on Bonus: $2,500
Our hospital is a critical illness recovery hospital committed to providing world-class inpatient post-ICU services to chronic, critically ill patients who require extended healing and recovery. We help patients during some of the most vulnerable, painful moments of their lives – and Respiratory Therapists (RT) play a central role in providing compassionate, excellent treatment every step of the way.
Why Join Us
- Start Strong: Extensive orientation program to ensure a smooth transition into our setting.
- Opportunity for Advancement: Demonstrate your skills and dedication which could lead to potential full-time opportunities
- Foster Well-being: We offer benefits which support the financial, work/life and emotional well-being of you and your family members. Part time/Per Diem positions are eligible for 401k based on reaching 1,000 hours within their first anniversary or subsequent calendar year.
- Your Impact Matters: Join a team of over 44,000 committed to providing exceptional patient care
Responsibilities
- Evaluating patients and recommending an appropriate treatment plan.
- Providing respiratory care to patients with critical and complex medical and surgical conditions.
- Performing insertion and removal of endotracheal tubes.
- Promoting continuous quality improvement.
- Teaching and counseling patients/families.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
Minimum requirements
- Must possess "Active" CRT or RRT credential from the National Board of Respiratory Care (NBRC) or state equivalent.
- Proof of graduation required: college transcript/diploma (preferred) or high school transcript/diploma or GED.
- Possess a Basic Life Support (BLS) certification by start date.
- Current state licensure is required.
- ACLS is required upon hire. (Agency RT must have ACLS upon first shift)
Preferred qualifications
- One (1) year of related experience is preferred.
Additional Data
Equal Opportunity Employer/including Disabled/Veterans
From Select Medical's job posting, checked 9 Nov 2026. The employer's own page is the final word on requirements and availability.
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