Registered Respiratory Therapist
Fort Myers, FL
American Traveler
3x12 hrs, Nights
$2,231/weekOverview
- Start Date11/30/2026
- Shift Breakdown3x12 hrs
- ShiftNights
- Duration13 weeks
- Facility InformationShort Term Acute Care349 beds
- SettingHospital
Pay
Description
Assignment Overview
- Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
- Hours: 36 hrs/wk
- Start Date: Nov 30, 2026
- Length: 13 weeks
- Openings: 3
Description
American Traveler is seeking a Registered Respiratory Therapist with 2+ years of RRT experience and prior travel assignment history for a 13-week night shift contract.
Details
- 12-hour night shift schedule
- 3 shifts per week, 36 guaranteed hours weekly
- 13-week contract length
- Uses Epic EMR
- Floating required, including possible floats to sister campuses within 15-20 minutes of the facility
- No on-call requirements
Requirements
- Minimum 2 years of RRT experience required
- RRT credential required
- Florida RT license required if applicable
- BLS, ACLS, and PALS certifications required
- Prior travel assignment experience required
- Competent in invasive and non-invasive ventilator management
- Comfortable assisting with bronchoscopy procedures
- Familiarity with Hamilton and Servo ventilators helpful
- Trauma experience a plus
Additional Information
- Candidates must reside within a 50-mile radius of the facility
- Travelers are expected to function as core staff and integrate into the unit culture
- All requested time off must be submitted at time of consideration, as facility will not approve RTO afterward
- Hard document deadline is the Monday prior to start date with no exceptions for pending documentation
- Candidates should be flexible and willing to work as a team player
Facility
Gulf Coast Medical Center
6 nurses recommend working with Gulf Coast Medical Center
- Short Term Acute Care
- 349 beds
Employer
American Traveler
85 nurses recommend working with American Traveler
Pros
Savannah was truly perfect. Knowledgeable, responsive, caring, informative, and honest. I didn’t feel like I was apart of a sales scheme. She truly put me at ease during the process. I felt like she had my back and would work to find me what I was looking for. I look forward to working with American Traveler in the future.
Cons
No cons
Recommends working with American Traveler
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With over 25 years of experience, American Traveler has established a reputation for outstanding customer service. Our team ensures a smooth, worry-free experience for those starting on or expanding their travel nursing and allied careers.
With thousands of travel nursing and allied jobs nationwide, our attentive and approachable recruiters find positions that align perfectly with your career aspirations and personal requirements.
American Traveler offers exceptional benefits, including premium medical, dental, vision and life insurance beginning day one of your assignment, generous 401(k) match, substantial housing stipends, and more. Additionally, with 24/7 support and access to our in-house clinicians, you are assured confidence and comfort throughout your assignment.
With our team behind you, you can relax and enjoy a rewarding travel career.
About Fort Myers, FL
As a Travel Registered Respiratory Therapist in Fort Myers, FL here's what you should know:- The cost of living in Fort Myers is slightly higher than the national average, primarily due to housing costs.
- Wages may not fully match up with the higher cost of living.
- Average summer highs are around 91°F, and winter lows are around 53°F, making it an ideal winter getaway with year-round warm weather.
- Short term rentals are relatively easy to find in Fort Myers, especially in popular tourist areas and near the beaches.
- Fort Myers is car-friendly, but public transportation options are limited.
- Having a car is essential for getting around the city and exploring the surrounding areas.
- Fort Myers has a diverse population with a wide age range.
- Common health issues may include allergies due to the local flora and fauna.
- There is a growing population of travel nurses in the area.
- Fort Myers offers a variety of activities including exploring the winter homes of Henry Ford and Thomas Edison, visiting the Six Mile Cypress Slough Preserve, enjoying the beaches at Lynn Hall Memorial Park and Lover's Key State Park, and experiencing the local art, music, and sports scenes.
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