W&C Respiratory Therapist - PRN

Respiratory TherapistPer Diem

Compensation

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Job Description

Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) performs designated Respiratory Care and Pulmonary diagnostic procedures, under the supervision of a Respiratory Care Coordinator or designee, in accordance with protocols and procedures established by the department and hospital, in the treatment, management, control, diagnostic evaluation, and care of patients with deficiencies and abnormalities associated with the cardiopulmonary system.

Essential Functions

Perform advanced respiratory therapy treatments and procedures, including mechanical ventilation and critical care management.

  • Assess patients' respiratory status and develop comprehensive care plans.
  • Monitor and evaluate patients' responses to therapy and make necessary adjustments.
  • Educate patients and their families on respiratory care and management of respiratory conditions.
  • Maintain accurate and detailed patient records.
  • Collaborate with physicians, nurses, and other healthcare professionals to provide integrated patient care.
  • Ensure all respiratory therapy equipment is properly maintained and functioning.
  • Adhere to all hospital policies and procedures, as well as regulatory standards.
  • Associate’s Degree Related field
  • Registered Respiratory Therapist license from FL DOH
  • Basic Life Support (BLS)

NICU experience of 3 years minimum in a Level 3/4 center. NRP required.

Key Responsibilities

The Registered Respiratory Therapist performs respiratory care and pulmonary diagnostic procedures to manage and treat patients with cardiopulmonary deficiencies. They are responsible for mechanical ventilation, critical care management, and collaborating with the healthcare team to provide integrated patient care.

Requirements

Candidates must hold an Associate’s Degree and a Registered Respiratory Therapist license from the FL DOH. A minimum of 3 years of NICU experience in a Level 3/4 center and current BLS and NRP certifications are required.

Qualifications

Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Patient assessmentCare planningPatient educationRecord keepingInterdisciplinary collaborationEquipment maintenanceNICU care

Respiratory Therapy Career Context

Of the 50 active Respiratory Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 2% are remote, 48% have no call, 58% require no weekends.

The cost-of-living index for Florida is 103.4 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 58.1% of Florida clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Respiratory Therapy by the numbers
MeasureThis jobMarket
Listed paynot listedRespiratory Therapy median $87k (middle half $79k–$99k)12 comparable listings, Oct 2026
Cost of livingFlorida index 103.4US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Respiratory Therapy listings in Florida284 active3,983 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 2% remote · 48% no call · 58% no weekends50 benchmarked listings
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index, BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Oct 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

Location & Logistics

Florida has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states.

Top contract/1099 Respiratory Therapist Jobs

33 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution

24 jobs · 19 employers
10
<$85k
5
$85k-100k
5
$100k-115k
2
$115k-130k
2
$130k+

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

21 jobs · 19 employers
401k / retirement match
86%
Sign-on bonus
48%
Loan repayment
24%
PSLF eligible
14%
Relocation assistance
10%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

#1

Respiratory Therapist – CRT/RRT

Garnet Health · Middletown, New York

$45.05 - $63.70/hr
#2

Respiratory Therapist II

Olympic Medical Center · Port Angeles, Washington

$41.41-$62.92/hr
#3

Respiratory Therapist

$41.35-$58.48/hr
#4

Respiratory Therapist - Providence Kodiak Island

$37.08-$55.62/hr
+ 31 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

median 3.0this job 3.0
Better work-life than 50% of Respiratory Therapy listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 3,962 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

Living in Tampa

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$382k
Typical market rent
$1,930/mo
Residents’ average commute
25 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
100.9
State income tax
None
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Sep 2026), Zillow market rents (Sep 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

BEA 2024 · Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.