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Trinity Health
Fort Lauderdale, Florida

Respiratory Therapist Per Diem $10K Sign On Bonus

Respiratory TherapistNo nightsPer Diem

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Job Description

Employment Type: Part time

Shift: Day Shift

Description

  • Acute care hospital setting requiring critical thinking skills and knowledge of adult respiratory disease processes and respiratory therapy treatment applications. Knowledge of Adult mechanical ventilation principles and current practice guidelines. Willing to work with multidisciplinary team to facilitate proactive respiratory interventions.

Graduate of CoARC accredited Respiratory Therapy Program, RRT Florida Licensed or CRT who is RRT eligible. Active NBRC certificate. Per Diem Position, without Benefits. Requires BLS, ACLS and at least 1 year hospital experience. Willing to work flexible hours.

This is a Per Diem position.

  • 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.

Position Summary

As an RRT, you will work in a collaborative environment to deliver excellent patient care under the direction of a licensed clinical professional in a clinic or practice environment. An RRT helps patients who are having trouble breathing.

What You Will Do

  • Meeting with and examining patients who have pulmonary diseases, disorders, or complications
  • Conducting, performing, and analyzing diagnostic and function tests to assess lung capacity and capability
  • Working with physicians and nurses to create treatment plans

What You 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 laboratory, maintenance, PFT and bronchoscopy assistance a plus.
  • Registration by the NBRC as a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) preferred.
  • Current State of Florida License as a Registered Respiratory Therapist from the Department of Health.
  • BLS ACLS certification required.

Holy Cross Health Florida in Fort Lauderdale has been named one of America’s Best Employers for Healthcare Professionals by Forbes!

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 will perform diagnostic tests, administer oxygen, and manage mechanical ventilation for patients with pulmonary complications. They will work collaboratively with physicians and nurses to develop and implement effective respiratory treatment plans.

Requirements

Candidates must be a graduate of a CoARC accredited Respiratory Therapy program and hold an active NBRC certificate with a Florida state license. At least one year of hospital experience and current BLS and ACLS certifications are required.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure

Key Skills

Patient assessmentDiagnostic testingPulmonary disease managementMultidisciplinary collaboration

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Respiratory Therapist Per Diem $10K Sign On Bonus at Trinity Health a 6.2 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 25% in Respiratory Therapy — ranked against 4,003 active Respiratory Therapy listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no night shifts.

Respiratory Therapy Career Context

Of the 50 active Respiratory Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 2% are remote, 34% 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
Work-life score6.2 / 10 · top 25% in respiratory therapyranked against 4,003 Respiratory Therapy listingslisting-based score, 0–10
Listed paynot listedRespiratory Therapy median $135k (middle half $135k–$135k)11 comparable listings, Nov 2026
Cost of livingFlorida index 103.4US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Respiratory Therapy listings in Florida277 active4,014 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 2% remote · 34% no call · 58% no weekends50 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repayment$10k sign-onFlorida healthcare professional listings: 21% state a sign-on bonus (median $15k) · 6% offer loan repayment300 active listings, Nov 2026
New Respiratory Therapy listings1,265 in the last 30 days790 the 30 days before (+60%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index (4,003 Respiratory Therapy listings), BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Nov 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

32 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution

28 jobs · 17 employers
15
<$85k
5
$85k-100k
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$100k-115k
0
$115k-130k
1
$131k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

18 jobs · 17 employers
401k / retirement match
72%
Sign-on bonus
61% this job
Loan repayment
22%
PSLF eligible
11%
Relocation assistance
6%

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Work-life snapshot

median 3.0this job 6.2
Better work-life than 90% of Respiratory Therapy listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 4,003 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • No nights
  • On-site

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.