Respiratory Therapist (RRT)
Lake Worth, FL
GHR Healthcare
3x12 hrs

Travel Respiratory Therapist (RRT) – Join a leading 558-bed acute care hospital in Lake Worth, FL (Palm Beach County). 13-week travel respiratory therapy job with competitive weekly pay and opportunities to work across cardiovascular, neuroscience, oncology, orthopedics, and bariatric services. Key qualifications: NBRC credential, valid RT license, BLS/ACLS/PALS/NRP, and 2+ years acute care experience.

Job Details

• Job Title: Travel Respiratory Therapist (RRT) / Hospital Respiratory Therapist
• Weekly Estimated Pay: $1,220 - $1,310
• Setting: Acute Care Hospital (Medical/Surgical)
• Location: Lake Worth, FL 33462 (Palm Beach County, Florida)
• Start Date: December 17, 2025
• End Date: March 18, 2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• Shift: 12-hour Days (6:30 AM - 7:00 PM)
• Hours per Week: 36
• Employment Type: Travel / Contract
• Documentation System: Meditech
• Scrub Color: Grey

Required Qualifications (Respiratory Therapist / RRT)

• Current NBRC credential (RRT) and valid state Respiratory Therapist (RT) license
• Minimum 2 years of recent acute care hospital RRT experience
• BLS, ACLS, PALS, and NRP certifications
• At least one prior travel assignment (travel respiratory therapist experience preferred)
• Ability to work independently in a fast-paced acute care environment and collaborate with interdisciplinary teams
• Stroke education/experience preferred
• Previous Meditech experience preferred but not required

Responsibilities & Clinical Skills

• Deliver respiratory care and assessment for patients with respiratory insufficiency, COPD, asthma, pneumonia, and post-operative needs
• Manage mechanical ventilation, ventilator setup and adjustments, weaning protocols, and ventilator troubleshooting (Servo-1, Servo-U)
• Provide non-invasive ventilation (CPAP/BiPAP), high-flow oxygen therapy, and high flow devices
• Perform airway management, suctioning, nebulized treatments, aerosol therapy, and oxygen therapy using cylinders and other devices
• Monitor and interpret arterial blood gases (ABGs) and clinical data to guide therapy
• Document all patient care and interventions promptly in Meditech
• Collaborate with physicians, nurses, and multidisciplinary staff (5–8 staff per shift) across specialties including cardiovascular, neuroscience, oncology, orthopedics, and bariatrics
• Adhere to hospital policies, maintain patient safety standards, and support quality improvement initiatives

Why Lake Worth, FL? Enjoy a coastal lifestyle, beaches, parks, and a welcoming community in Palm Beach County while working at a technologically advanced acute care facility focused on specialty services.

Apply now to join our healthcare team as a Travel Respiratory Therapist (RRT) in Lake Worth, FL — competitive pay, supportive staff, and an excellent travel therapy opportunity. Submit your resume and credentialing information today.

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