Registered Respiratory Therapist, $20K Sign on Bonus
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Job Description
Employment Type: Full time
Shift: Night Shift
Description
Acute care hospital setting requiring critical thinking skills and primary knowledge of adult respiratory disease processes and respiratory therapy treatment applications. Knowledge of Adult mechanical ventilation principles and current practice guidelines. Willing to work in all areas of RT including Emergency room, Adult Critical care, Blood Gas Analysis. COPD education and Tobacco Cessation counseling a plus.
- $20K Sign On Bonus
- Full Time Nights
- New Increased Pay Rates!
Graduate of accredited Respiratory Therapy Program, RRT Florida Licensed, active NBRC certificate. This is a Full -time position with Benefits. Requires BLS, ACLS and at least 1 year hospital experience.
The job of a Respiratory Therapist includes:
- Performs floor care therapies and oxygen administration following proper policy and procedure.
*Performs floor care therapies and oxygen in an acute care setting.
- Performs or assists with endotracheal intubation as indicated in a safe manner
- Performs endotracheal extubation as indicated in a safe manner.
- Maintains clinical competency for mechanical ventilation in adult critical care units.
- Able to perform arterial blood gas draws in a safe and effective manner from radial, brachial and femoral arteries.
What a Respiratory Therapist Will Need
- High school diploma or equivalent is required.
- Graduate of an accredited Respiratory Care program required.
- Work experience in all aspects of respiratory care preferred.
- Competency in blood gas analysis, Spirometry.
- Bronchoscopy assistance a plus.
- Registration by the NBRC as a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) preferred.
Licensure
- Current State of Florida License as a Registered Respiratory Therapist from the Department of Health.
- BLS, ACLS certification required.
Our Commitment
Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.
Key Responsibilities
The Respiratory Therapist performs floor care therapies, oxygen administration, and assists with endotracheal intubation and extubation in an acute care setting. They are also responsible for maintaining clinical competency in mechanical ventilation and performing arterial blood gas draws.
Requirements
Candidates must be graduates of an accredited Respiratory Therapy program and hold an active NBRC certificate and Florida state license. The role requires at least one year of hospital experience along with current BLS and ACLS certifications.
Qualifications
- Education
- Professional certificate or licensure
Key Skills
Respiratory Therapy Career Context
Of the 50 active Respiratory Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 2% are remote, 46% have no call, 52% require no weekends.
Respiratory Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is up 1.6% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Listed pay | not listed | Respiratory Therapy median $81k (middle half $78k–$82k)15 comparable listings, Oct 2026 |
| Cost of living | Florida index 103.4 | US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Respiratory Therapy listings in Florida | 278 active | 3,986 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 2% remote · 46% no call · 52% no weekends50 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | $20k sign-on | Florida healthcare professional listings: 21% state a sign-on bonus (median $15k) · 5% offer loan repayment299 active listings, Oct 2026 |
| Respiratory Therapy pay trend | +1.6% vs prior quarter | —through Sep 2026 |
Location & Logistics
Florida has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states.
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