Respiratory Therapist (Full Time) Night Shift

Respiratory TherapistIncludes callIncludes weekendsFull-Time

Compensation

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Posted 2mo ago

Job Description

About the Role

The Respiratory Therapist is responsible for assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating respiratory care for patients across all age groups. This role provides advanced respiratory therapy services, including airway management, ventilator support, and emergency response, in accordance with physician orders, established protocols, and hospital policies. The Respiratory Therapist plays a critical role in patient care, safety, and clinical outcomes.

Minimum Qualifications

  • Vocational / Technical diploma / Associate's degree in Respiratory Therapy or a related field.
  • RRT/CRT valid Florida license.
  • BLS – Basic Life Support (American Heart Association)
  • ACLS – Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (American Heart Association)
  • PALS – Pediatric Advanced Life Support (American Heart Association)
  • Able to communicate effectively in English, both verbally and in writing.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Respiratory Therapy or a related field.
  • Experience working in a hospital setting, particularly in an emergency room.
  • Bilingual (English/Spanish)

Skills & Competencies

  • Strong clinical assessment and critical thinking skills.
  • Ability to work effectively in high-pressure and emergency situations.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Proficiency with respiratory therapy equipment and EMR systems.
  • Commitment to patient-centered care and safety.

Working Environment

  • Requires standing, walking, and lifting/transporting equipment and patients as needed.
  • Flexible schedule required, including nights, weekends, holidays, and on-call shifts.
  • Work Schedule: 7:00PM - 7:00AM

Key Responsibilities

The Respiratory Therapist assesses, plans, and implements respiratory care for patients of all ages. Key duties include managing airways, providing ventilator support, and responding to clinical emergencies.

Requirements

Candidates must hold an associate degree or diploma in Respiratory Therapy and a valid Florida RRT/CRT license. Required certifications include BLS, ACLS, and PALS from the American Heart Association.

Qualifications

Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Interpersonal Communication

Respiratory Therapy Career Context

Of the 50 active Respiratory Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 2% are remote, 56% have no call, 44% require no weekends.

Respiratory Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is down 1.2% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).

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).

Location & Logistics

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

Top Respiratory Therapist Jobs

27 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution20 jobs

5
<$100k
9
$100k-115k
3
$115k-130k
3
$130k-145k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks18 jobs

401k / retirement match
78%
Sign-on bonus
39%
Relocation assistance
11%
CME allowance
6%
PSLF eligible
6%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

#1

Respiratory Therapist

Sutter Health · Sacramento, California

$47.68-$66.75/hr
#2

Respiratory Therapist II

Marian Regional Medical Center · Santa Maria, California

$52.03-$64.05/hr
#3

Respiratory Therapist – CRT/RRT

$45.05 - $63.70/hr
#4

Respiratory Therapist - Providence Kodiak Island

$37.08-$55.62/hr
+ 25 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

median 3.0this job 4.8
Better work-life than 70% of Respiratory Therapy listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 3,803 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • Includes call
  • Includes weekends

Living in Hialeah

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$530k
Typical market rent
$2,357/mo
Residents’ average commute
29 min
State income tax
None
Sources & methodology

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

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