Registered Respiratory Therapist
Fort Myers, FL
Jackson HealthPros
3x12 hrs

We’re hiring an experienced Respiratory Therapist for a local healthcare provider where you’ll 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 Florida respiratory therapist license in good standing.
• Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credential required.
• Minimum 2 years of RRT experience required.
• BLS and ACLS certifications required.
• Prior travel experience preferred.
• Competency with invasive and non-invasive ventilator management required, including comfort with bronchial suction/bronch assist procedures.
• Experience with Epic EMR required.
• Familiarity with Hamilton and Servo ventilators preferred.
• Trauma experience preferred.
• Willingness and ability to float to other facilities within the system when needed.

Assignment Details

• Facility type: Hospital.
• Primary specialty: Registered Respiratory Therapist.
• Shift name: Nights.
• Shift pattern: 12-hour night shifts, 3x12.
• Travel assignment with required submission of complete demographic information at time of submittal (address, email, full DOB, full SSN, license number).
• Radius rule: candidate must reside within 50 miles of permanent address.

Location Highlights

Fort Myers offers a coastal, subtropical lifestyle with abundant outdoor recreation and cultural attractions. The city provides access to Sanibel Island and Fort Myers Beach within a 20–30 minute drive, and is approximately 30 miles from Lovers Key State Park. The downtown River District features the Caloosahatchee River waterfront, weekly farmers markets, and a range of restaurants and galleries within walking distance. For nature and wildlife, the Six Mile Cypress Slough Preserve is about a 15–20 minute drive and offers boardwalk trails and birdwatching. Fort Myers supports an active boating and fishing community with marinas and Gulf access, and Southwest Florida International Airport is roughly a 20–25 minute drive for regional travel.

Benefits Designed for Travelers

We deeply value your commitment to improving the lives of others, that’s why we offer a comprehensive and competitive benefits package starting your first day.

• Weekly, on-time pay.
• Full medical benefits and 401k matching plan.
• 24/7 recruiter support by text, phone, or email.
• Competitive referral bonuses.
• 100% paid housing available.
• Travel and license reimbursement.

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EEO Statement

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 associates.

Thank you for your time. A recruiter will contact qualified applicants to confirm details and next steps.

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