Overview
Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) travel assignment in Fort Myers, Florida. This position starts 11/30/2026 for a 13-week contract with guaranteed hours and a 12-hour night shift schedule. Weekly pay ranges from $2,080 to $2,159 per week, with 36 guaranteed hours per week. The role is performed in a hospital setting, requiring active clinical responsibilities and collaboration with a multidisciplinary team.
Key Highlights
- Weekly pay: $2,080–$2,159 per week
- Guaranteed hours: 36 hours per week
- Contract duration: 13 weeks
- Shift: 12-hour Nights (12x3)
- Start date: 11/30/2026
- Setting: hospital-based respiratory care assignment
- Floating required; possible assignment to sister campuses within a 50-mile radius
- RTO (requested time off) must be submitted with the profile; hard deadline for document submission
Responsibilities
- Provide respiratory care to patients, including invasive and noninvasive ventilation management per physician orders
- Monitor ventilator status, adjust settings, perform weaning protocols, and respond to changes in patient condition
- Assist with bronchial hygiene therapy and airway clearance; manage airway devices as needed
- Support colleagues with bronchoscopy-related procedures; operate or assist with ventilation equipment as assigned
- Maintain accurate documentation in the electronic medical record (Epic) and communicate patient status to the care team
- Participate in transport and floor-to-unit care coordination; ensure safe patient handoffs and adherence to airway management protocols
Requirements
- Active Florida license as a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) and RRT credential
- BLS, ACLS, and PALS certifications required
- Minimum 2 years of RRT experience; prior travel experience preferred
- Proficiency in invasive and noninvasive ventilation management; comfortable with bronchial assist; familiarity with ventilator models is a plus
- EMR experience (Epic preferred)
- Willingness to float to other units and sister campuses within a 50-mile radius; ability to work in a fast-paced hospital environment
- Submission requires complete demographic information at start (address, email, full date of birth, full SSN, RN license number)
Benefits and Support
- Guaranteed hours specified for the assignment
- 13-week contract duration
- 24/7 recruiter and travel support
- Dedicated assignment coordination and support throughout the assignment
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Pay disclaimer
Please note: Pay rates and guaranteed hours are estimates and may vary. Final compensation packages and confirmed hours will be discussed during the hiring process.
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