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West Palm Beach, Florida

Registered Respiratory Therapist II (RRT) - NICU

Respiratory TherapistIncludes callFull-Time

Listed compensation

Up to $25,000

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Employment & setting
Full-Time
Call expectations
Includes call
Weekends
Not specified
Posted 5mo ago

Job Description

Full Time, Nights

Up to $25,000 SOB for qualified candidates, paid over 24 months.

Position Summary

The Registered Respiratory Therapist II performs critical and non-critical
respiratory care procedures and diagnostics through physician directives.  

St. Mary's Medical Center Hospital is committed to providing exceptional patient
care in a supportive and collaborative environment. As a member of our team, you
will have the opportunity to work with advanced technology and be part of a
healthcare community dedicated to making a positive impact on the lives of our
patients.

At St. Mary's Medical Center, we understand that our greatest asset is our
dedicated team of professionals. That’s why we offer more than a job – we
provide a comprehensive benefit package that prioritizes your health,
professional development, and work-life balance. The available plans and

programs include

* Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
* 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match
* Generous paid time off
* Career development and continuing education opportunities
* Health savings accounts, healthcare & dependent flexible spending accounts
* Employee Assistance program, Employee discount program
* Voluntary benefits include pet insurance, legal insurance, accident and
critical illness insurance, long term care, elder & childcare, auto & home
insurance

Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location and is determined by
employment status

St. Marys Medical Center (SMMC), part of the Palm Beach Health Network, is a
420-bed acute care hospital in West Palm Beach. The hospital has been serving
Palm Beach County and the Treasure Coast for more than 80 years. SMMC is a Level
1 Trauma Center, a state-designated Pediatric Trauma Referral Center, certified
Comprehensive Stoke Center, and has a level III NICU. Pediatric services are
provided at the Palm Beach Childrens Hospital at St. Marys Medical Center, which
is the only dedicated childrens hospital between Ft. Lauderdale and Orlando.
Along with 24/7 dedicated pediatric emergency and trauma care, Palm Beach
Childrens Hospitals medical staff consists of 196 pediatricians in 36
subspecialties. Join us!

Key Responsibilities

The Registered Respiratory Therapist II performs critical and non-critical respiratory care procedures and diagnostics based on physician directives. They work within a collaborative healthcare team to provide exceptional patient care in a hospital setting.

Requirements

Candidates must be graduates of an Allied Health program and hold an RRT license from the NBRC. Required certifications include BLS/CPR, NRP, ACLS, and the STABLE program.

Key Skills

Critical careNICU care

Respiratory Therapy Career Context

Of the 42 active Respiratory Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 2% are remote, 67% have no call, 52% require no weekends.

Respiratory Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is up 3.1% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 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.

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Work-life snapshot

3.0/ 10
Listing-based score
  • Includes call

Living in West Palm Beach

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$470k
Typical market rent
$2,377/mo
Residents’ average commute
23 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.

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Benefits & Perks

Sign-On Bonus ($25,000)
Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance
401(k) with Employer Match
Generous Paid Time Off
Career Development
Continuing Education
Health Savings Accounts
Flexible Spending Accounts