Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT)

Heartline Staffing, Strategic Talent Partners with Purple Cow Recruiting, is seeking a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) for a permanent night-shift opportunity in Oviedo, Florida.

The Registered Respiratory Therapist provides high-quality, patient-centered respiratory care in accordance with departmental standards and state scope of practice. This role supports acutely ill patients requiring invasive and noninvasive ventilation and plays a critical role in emergency response, airway management, and respiratory diagnostics.

Key Responsibilities:

• Perform and document patient respiratory assessments, including breath sounds, airway patency, and cuff pressure.

• Conduct diagnostic procedures to evaluate respiratory status and response to therapy.

• Administer respiratory therapies including oxygen delivery, aerosol medications, and chest physiotherapy.

• Assist with placement of artificial airways and initiate, monitor, and maintain mechanical ventilation.

• Monitor patients for therapeutic response and intervene appropriately for adverse reactions.

• Assist with transport of ventilator-dependent patients.

• Respond to emergent situations ensuring airway integrity and effective ventilation during resuscitation.

Compensation

Hourly Pay Range (Based on Experience):

• $28.00/hr (minimum)

• $35.00–$40.00/hr (mid to max | ~12+ years of experience)

Shift Differentials:

• Nights: $4.50/hr

• Weekends: $3.00/hr

Sign-On Bonus:

• $15,000

• Active, unrestricted Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credential for the position you are applying for.

• NBRC Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) required (CRT does not qualify).

• Minimum of 1 year of RRT experience required (L&D or critical care experience strongly preferred).

• Associate Degree required.

• Basic Life Support (BLS) required within 30 days of employment start.

• Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) required within 6 months of employment start.

• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) required within 6 months of employment start.

• Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) required within 6 months of employment start.

• Active state Respiratory Therapist/Practitioner (RRT/RCP) license required.

Heartline Staffing is a Strategic Talent Partner with Purple Cow Recruiting. Applications are securely processed through Purple Cow’s system.