Respiratory Therapist
Fort Pierce, FL
GHR Healthcare
3x12 hrs

Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) travel contract in Fort Pierce, Florida. 13-week acute care hospital role for an experienced RRT with critical care and ventilator management skills. Join a Joint Commission–accredited hospital and Certified Primary Stroke Center on Florida's Treasure Coast.

Key Job Details – Respiratory Therapist (Travel RT)

• Weekly Estimated Pay: $1,320 – $1,420
• Contract Duration: 13 weeks (Travel Contract)
• Shift: 12-hour Days (7:00 AM – 7:00 PM)
• Hours per Week: 36
• Setting: Acute Care Hospital (437 beds) – Hospital Respiratory Therapist role
• Start Date: April 6, 2026
• End Date: July 6, 2026
• Location: Fort Pierce, FL 34950 (Florida respiratory therapist jobs / Treasure Coast)

Required Qualifications – Respiratory Care

• Active Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credential
• BLS and ACLS certifications (required)
• Minimum 2 years of recent acute care hospital RRT experience (critical care preferred)
• Meditech EMR experience strongly preferred
• Trauma experience is a plus (hospital/trauma center experience)
• Strong clinical judgment, teamwork, and ability to work in a fast-paced environment

Primary Responsibilities – Hospital Respiratory Therapist

• Provide respiratory care and treatment for patients with respiratory insufficiencies (asthma, pneumonia, COPD/emphysema)
• Perform approximately 44–46 respiratory procedures per shift; manage high patient volumes typical of acute care settings
• Hands-on ventilator management using Servo I, Hamilton, V60, and Astral; manage CPAP/BiPAP and invasive ventilation
• Perform ABG collection and analysis, CPT, nebulizer therapy, and other respiratory procedures
• Collaborate closely with physicians, nurses, and multidisciplinary team members to deliver coordinated patient care
• Maintain accurate, timely documentation using Meditech EMR and follow hospital protocols
• Contribute to a positive, patient-centered care culture and active disciplinary approach

Why Join This Team – Travel Respiratory Therapist Benefits

• Work in a Joint Commission–accredited hospital and Certified Primary Stroke Center
• Opportunity to expand critical care and ventilator management experience
• Collaborative multidisciplinary team environment in a community-focused hospital
• Live and work on Florida's Treasure Coast — waterfront, parks, and a welcoming community

If you are an experienced Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) who thrives in acute care and travel RT roles, apply now to make a meaningful impact in Fort Pierce. Join our healthcare team today!

Apply now for this travel respiratory therapist opportunity in Fort Pierce, FL.

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