Respiratory Therapist (RRT) - NICU/PICU
Miami, FL
GHR Healthcare
3x12 hrs

Travel Respiratory Therapist (RRT) – Miami, FL (33175). 13-week travel contract for experienced RRTs with NICU/PICU and acute care experience (minimum 2 years). Join a leading tertiary care and teaching hospital, providing neonatal, pediatric, and adult critical care in sunny Miami while advancing your respiratory care career.

About Miami, FL (33175): Experience the vibrant energy of Miami, a city renowned for its cultural diversity, world-class dining, and lively arts scene. Enjoy year-round warm weather, beautiful beaches, and easy access to outdoor activities such as boating, biking, and exploring nearby parks. Miami's unique blend of Latin American influences and cosmopolitan lifestyle make it an exciting place to live and work, offering endless opportunities for recreation and personal growth.

Job Details

• Weekly Estimated Pay: $1,220 – $1,310
• Location: Miami, FL 33175 (Miami healthcare jobs, Florida travel jobs)
• Setting: Hospital – NICU/PICU Respiratory Unit (Level 1 adult & pediatric trauma center, Level 3 NICU)
• Contract Duration: 13 weeks (March 2, 2026 – June 1, 2026)
• Shift: 12 Hour Days (7:00 AM – 7:00 PM)
• Hours per Week: 36
• Employment Type: Travel Respiratory Therapist (RRT), Travel respiratory therapy job
• Searchable keywords: Travel Respiratory Therapist, RRT, NICU Respiratory Therapist, PICU Respiratory Therapist, respiratory therapist jobs, Miami, FL

Job Requirements

• Minimum 2 years of current acute care hospital RRT experience with recent NICU/PICU experience required
• Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credential required; active state licensure or ability to obtain Florida licensure preferred
• Current BLS, NRP, and PALS certifications
• Meditech documentation system experience preferred (experience with electronic charting/EMR a plus)
• Strong clinical assessment skills, team player, critical thinker, and adaptable to fast-paced critical care environments
• Professional appearance—light gray (silver) uniform required

Responsibilities

• Provide advanced respiratory care, treatment, and evaluation for neonatal, pediatric, and adult patients with respiratory disease
• Manage ventilator support and advanced modalities including High Flow Nasal Cannula (HFNC), BIPAP, mechanical ventilation, and ECMO collaboration as needed
• Operate specialized neonatal ventilators and airway devices (e.g., 3100A Bunnell oscillator, Servo ventilators), continuous nebulizers, Heliox, and inhaled nitric oxide
• Perform routine respiratory therapies: CPT, suctioning, aerosol treatments, nebulizer therapy, and tracheostomy care
• Float to adult floors for nebulizer therapy, BIPAP, CPT, and other respiratory interventions as needed
• Document patient care accurately and timely using Meditech / EMR systems
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams—physicians, nurses, and allied health—to deliver high-quality patient care in the NICU/PICU and adult units

Why join us: Work at a busy tertiary care and teaching facility in Miami, FL with diverse patient populations, advanced technologies, and strong clinical support. This travel respiratory therapist job is ideal for RRTs seeking NICU/PICU and critical care experience in a vibrant city.

Apply now to be considered for this Travel Respiratory Therapist (RRT) opportunity in Miami, FL (33175). Join our healthcare team today and advance your respiratory therapy career!

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