Registered Respiratory Therapist Pediatrics
Compensation
Pay not disclosed
- Employment & setting
- Full-Time
- Call expectations
- Not specified
- Weekends
- Not specified
Job description
Join Ascension as a Registered Respiratory Therapist - Pediatrics, Night Shift in Pensacola, Florida, United States.
Benefits & Compensation
- Paid time off (PTO)
- Various health insurance options & wellness plans
- Retirement benefits including employer match plans
- Long-term & short-term disability
- Employee assistance programs (EAP)
- Parental leave & adoption assistance
- Tuition reimbursement
- Community giving opportunities
Work Schedule
- Full-Time position.
- Night or evening shifts may be required.
Apply to join Ascension as a Registered Respiratory Therapist - Pediatrics, Night Shift.
Key Responsibilities
The respiratory therapist will assess patients, develop and implement care plans, and perform advanced respiratory modalities. They are also responsible for monitoring patient conditions, administering medications, and participating in emergency resuscitation teams.
Requirements
Candidates must hold a Florida Board of Respiratory Care credential and a BLS certification. The role requires either a high school diploma with 2 years of experience, an associate degree, or 4 years of relevant job-specific experience, along with previous pediatric experience.
Qualifications
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Key Skills
Pediatrics Career Context
Of the 50 active Respiratory Therapist listings this role was benchmarked against, 32% have no call, 36% 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 Therapist pay on WeekdayDoc is up 2.1% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).
Location & Logistics
Florida has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states.
Position Insights
AI ANALYSISThis role scores 3.0/10 on work-life balance for Respiratory Therapist roles.
Career trajectory: This position offers advancement within 2-3 years. The compensation analysis shows this employer pays...
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