Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) | Tampa, Florida

Step into a vital role supporting patients in a long-term acute care environment as a Registered Respiratory Therapist. This 13-week contract opportunity is ideal for professionals passionate about delivering exemplary respiratory care during challenging night shifts.

Schedule:

• 12-hour night shifts
• 6:30 PM to 6:30 AM
• No on-call required

Qualifications:

• Active Florida Respiratory Therapist license in hand (RT-FLOR)
• Minimum 2 years’ experience in long-term acute care or critical care settings
• Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) preferred; Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT) also considered
• Expertise in both critical and long-term patient care modalities
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team
• Excellent clinical judgment, communication, and attention to detail

Responsibilities:

• Assess, plan, and implement respiratory therapy protocols for acute and chronically ill patients
• Monitor ventilatory support systems and adjust per physician orders and patient needs
• Deliver therapeutic interventions including oxygen therapy, nebulization, airway management, and mechanical ventilation
• Educate patients and families on respiratory treatments and strategies for recovery
• Collaborate with nurses, physicians, and other healthcare professionals to optimize patient outcomes
• Accurately document all aspects of respiratory care in patient records

Benefits:

• Opportunity to make a meaningful difference for patients with complex respiratory illnesses
• Work with dedicated healthcare teams in a modern facility focused on best practices in respiratory therapy
• Gain valuable experience in long-term and critical care environments

If you have the skills, dedication, and compassion to excel in long-term acute care and are ready to take on this rewarding contract role, apply today to make an immediate impact in patient lives.