Travel Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) - $1,112 to $1,312 per week in Miami, FL

We’re hiring an experienced Respiratory Therapist for a local hospital where you will be responsible for assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating the treatment, care, and needs of patients with breathing disorders.

Minimum Requirements:

• Associate or bachelor’s degree from a Respiratory Therapy or Cardiopulmonary Science program.
• Current state Respiratory Therapist license in good standing with the State License Board.
• Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credential.
• Minimum 2 years of current acute care hospital RRT experience, including current NICU/PICU experience (advanced skills required for this unit).
• Current BLS, NRP, and PALS certifications.
• Experience with ventilators and advanced neonatal/pediatric respiratory equipment such as 3100A, Bunnell high-frequency ventilators, and Servo ventilators.
• Experience with inhaled Nitric Oxide, Heliox therapy, continuous nebulizers, and high flow devices.
• Documentation experience in Meditech preferred by the hiring director.
• Ability to float to cover regular adult floors for therapies such as nebulizer therapy, BiPAP, and chest physiotherapy when needed.
• Preferred: prior experience in a tertiary care, trauma center, or Level 3 NICU environment.

Assignment Details

• Facility type: Hospital.
• Unit: Respiratory — NICU/PICU.
• Shift name: Days.
• Shift hours: 0700-1900.
• Required uniform color: Light gray (silver).

Location Highlights

Miami, FL offers a mix of urban and coastal lifestyle with cultural and outdoor options. The city features South Beach and Biscayne Bay waterfronts within a 20–30 minute drive from central neighborhoods, and Everglades National Park is approximately 30–45 minutes west for airboat tours and wildlife viewing. Visit the Art Deco Historic District in Miami Beach and the Pérez Art Museum Miami for cultural attractions within a 15–20 minute commute. Little Havana provides cultural dining and Calle Ocho festivals within short driving distance from central Miami. The area supports boating and water sports on Biscayne Bay and offers direct access to Miami International Airport within a 15–25 minute drive for regional travel. The lifestyle fits coastal urban clinicians who seek warm weather, diverse cuisine, and active outdoor options.

Standard Job Description Addendum

Respiratory Therapists provide treatment, care, and evaluation for patients with respiratory diseases utilizing advanced technologies, medication delivery, and ventilatory management. Therapists will work in a multidisciplinary team, demonstrate critical thinking, and adapt to a fast-paced environment.

EEO Statement

Jackson Healthcare and its family of companies are an EEO/AA Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity and expression, national origin, age, disability or protected veteran status. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all of our associates.