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Fort Lauderdale, Florida

Registered Respiratory Therapist, $20K Sign on Bonus

Respiratory TherapistFull-Time

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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

Patient care

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).

Respiratory Therapy by the numbers
MeasureThis jobMarket
Listed paynot listedRespiratory Therapy median $81k (middle half $78k–$82k)15 comparable listings, Oct 2026
Cost of livingFlorida index 103.4US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Respiratory Therapy listings in Florida278 active3,986 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 2% remote · 46% no call · 52% no weekends50 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repayment$20k sign-onFlorida 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
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 Respiratory Therapist Jobs

32 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution

21 jobs · 17 employers
9
<$80k
4
$80k-90k
2
$90k-100k
4
$100k-110k
2
$110k+

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

21 jobs · 17 employers
401k / retirement match
86% this job
Sign-on bonus
52% this job
Loan repayment
24%
PSLF eligible
14%
Relocation assistance
10%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

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$37.08-$55.62/hr
#2

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$37.61-$55.27/hr
#3

Respiratory Therapist RRT - Weekender - Nights

$33.16-$51.4/hr
#4

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$33.05-$49.6/hr
+ 30 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

median 3.0this job 1.5
Below most Respiratory Therapy listings for work-life

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 4,000 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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About Trinity Health

Hospitals and Health Care
Albany, NY
1,001-5,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

Health Insurance
Dental
Vision
Retirement Plan
Paid Time Off
Sign-On Bonus ($20,000)

Living in Fort Lauderdale

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$647k
Typical market rent
$2,697/mo
Residents’ average commute
26 min
State income tax
None
Sources & methodology

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

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