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Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT I & II)
Days or Night 12-Hour Shifts Available
Up to $10,000 Sign-On Bonus
Up to $5,000 Relocation Assistance
Location: Albuquerque, NM
Facility: New Critical Care Tower at UNM Hospital
UNM Hospital is hiring Registered Respiratory Therapists at multiple levels (RRT I and RRT II) to support patient care in the newly opened Critical Care Tower.
This posting covers two separate roles. Candidates will be considered for the appropriate level based on experience and qualifications.
Compensation Highlights:
- Base pay: $28.29 – $40.43 per hour
- Up to $10,000 sign-on bonus
- Up to $5,000 relocation assistance for eligible candidates
- 12-hour day or night shifts available
Shift Differentials (in addition to base pay):
- 17% Weekday Nights (Monday–Thursday)
- 26% Weekend Nights (Friday–Sunday)
- 15% Weekend Day Shift
About the Role:
Respiratory Therapists at UNM Hospital provide advanced respiratory care in a high-acuity academic medical center environment within the new Critical Care Tower. This setting supports complex medical, surgical, trauma, and specialty populations.
Responsibilities:
- Deliver respiratory therapy treatments and ventilator management
- Respond to rapid response and emergency situations
- Perform patient assessments and diagnostic procedures
- Collaborate with physicians, nurses, and interdisciplinary teams
- Maintain accurate clinical documentation
Qualifications:
- Current Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credential
- New Mexico Respiratory Care Practitioner license (or ability to obtain)
- BLS required; ACLS and PALS preferred
- Acute care experience preferred
Why UNM Hospital:
- Brand-new Critical Care Tower environment
- Academic medical center with diverse, complex cases
- Strong interdisciplinary support
- Comprehensive benefits and retirement plan
- Career growth and continuing education opportunities
Apply today to join UNM Hospital’s expanding respiratory therapy team.
Pay: $28.76 - $38.27 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Employee discount
- Flexible schedule
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Parental leave
- Professional development assistance
- Referral program
- Relocation assistance
- Retirement plan
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
Benefits:
Health Insurance, 401K Plan, Vacation & Paid Time OffSalary : $28 - $40