NICU Respiratory Therapist (RRT)
Panama City, 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 state license in good standing with the State License Board.
• One year experience as an RRT.
• BLS certification.
• NICU experience required. Level 3 NICU experience preferred.
• Experience with PB 840 and Dräger ventilators preferred.
• Experience delivering surfactant and participating in neonatal deliveries preferred.

Assignment Details

• Facility Type: Health System.
• Shift: Days.
• Shift Hours: 07:00–19:00.
• Unit: Respiratory Therapy supporting a 28-bed NICU and pediatric services.
• Patient acuity: Level 3 NICU and pediatric patients; variable patient ratios based on day and coverage.
• EMR: Meditech.
• May be expected to assist across areas as needed and support team-oriented care.

Location Highlights

Panama City, FL offers coastal recreation and regional attractions within short drives. Panama City is adjacent to St. Andrews State Park and is about a 15–20 minute drive to Panama City Beach, providing beaches, boating, and fishing. The city is within an hour of the Apalachicola National Forest and about 1.5–2 hours from Tallahassee, offering hiking, camping, and outdoor adventure. Downtown Panama City features the historic St. Andrews Bay waterfront, local dining on Harrison Avenue, and a walkable arts and entertainment district suited to a coastal lifestyle. Transportation options include regional Gulf Coast airports within a short drive and I-10 access for drives across northern Florida.

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 because that's how it should be.
• Full Medical Benefits & 401k Matching Plan.
• 24/7 Recruiter: Your main point of contact available by text, phone or email.
• Competitive Referral Bonuses.
• 100% Paid Housing Available.
• Travel & License Reimbursement.

Impacting Patient Care Nationwide

As a health professional with Jackson HealthPros, you get the flexibility, stability and growth you need with the satisfaction of impacting communities nationwide. Choose from a variety of career options including direct hire, temp-to-hire, and travel contracts in cities coast to coast. Get full-time pay, benefits, and relocation assistance (at no cost to you) in travel contracts that give you the freedom to explore, with the stability of a full-time job. Find your perfect match with ProVenture, our AI enhanced career app designed for health professionals.

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.

Apply now and one of our recruiters will reach out with the details to see if this is the right fit for you.