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Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) — Nights | ICU/ED | Level II Trauma (Sanford, FL)
Pay: $28.00–$40.00/hr (experience-based)
Sign-On Bonus: $15,000
Relocation: Case-by-case
Schedule: Full-time • Nights • Rotating Weekends

Job Description

Overview

Hiring a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) for night shift in a Level II Trauma acute care hospital serving Seminole & West Volusia County . Work across ICU, ED, step-down, and acute units with robust ventilator management (invasive & NIV/HFNC), code response, and vascular access upskilling . This site features a full-service cardiovascular program (open-heart, interventional cardiology, EP, rehab) and comprehensive diagnostic services—ideal for RRTs who want high acuity and growth.

Responsibilities

• Perform comprehensive respiratory assessments; document breath sounds, airway patency, cuff pressure.

• Administer therapies (oxygen, aerosol meds, bronchial hygiene/chest physiotherapy).

• Initiate/monitor/adjust invasive and noninvasive ventilation per protocol/provider orders.

• Assist with artificial airway placement ; ensure airway integrity during transports and emergent events.

• Conduct diagnostic tests; evaluate therapeutic response; escalate promptly as needed.

• Respond to codes and rapid responses; support resuscitation and post-event stabilization.

• Partner with RNs, providers, and case management to optimize outcomes, throughput, and patient experience.

Qualifications

Required

• RRT credential ( NBRC ) and Florida state license (or eligibility).

• Completion of an AMA-approved two-year Respiratory Care program (Associate or equivalent).

• BLS within 30 days of start; ACLS, PALS, NRP within 6 months of start.

Experience

• Flexible on experience — new grads considered if they have just passed boards or are awaiting license and have no prior RT employment .

• Prior acute/critical care ventilator experience preferred

Additional Information

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive hourly pay $28–$40/hr (DOE), $15k sign-on , relocation case-by-case.

• Comprehensive medical/vision/dental, behavioral health, telemedicine.

• 401(k) with 100% match (3–9% by YOS) , Employee Stock Purchase Plan (10% discount).

• PTO & leaves, disability coverage, education assistance (tuition, student loan, certifications), wellness/EAP, recognition programs. (Eligibility may vary.)

Location: Sanford, FL (Central Florida | Orlando metro—Seminole County, West Volusia)

Keywords 
Registered Respiratory Therapist, RRT, Respiratory Therapy, Respiratory Care, Ventilator Management, Mechanical Ventilation, NIV, HFNC, Airway Management, Artificial Airways, ABG, Chest Physiotherapy, Code Response, Level II Trauma, ICU, ED, Step-Down, Acute Care, Night Shift, New Grad RRT, Vascular Access, Cardiovascular Program, Open-Heart, Interventional Cardiology, Electrophysiology, Sanford, Lake Mary, Longwood, Deltona, DeBary, Seminole County, West Volusia, Central Florida.
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Job Tags

Hourly pay, Full time, Relocation, Relocation package, Flexible hours, Night shift,

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