Respiratory Therapist
Fort Pierce, FL
GHR Healthcare
3x12 hrs

Travel Respiratory Therapist (RRT) – Fort Pierce, FL | 13-week travel contract. RRT required; 2+ years acute care hospital experience, BLS and ACLS. Join a collaborative respiratory care team at a Joint Commission–accredited hospital.

Become part of a dynamic respiratory care team at a leading acute care hospital in Fort Pierce, Florida (zip 34950). This travel RT job offers work in a fast-paced facility recognized for excellence in heart and stroke care. Enjoy the coastal lifestyle of Fort Pierce, known for scenic beaches, friendly neighborhoods, and sunny weather while advancing your career in hospital respiratory therapy and ventilator management.

Job Details

• Weekly Estimated Pay: $1,320 – $1,420
• Location: Fort Pierce, FL (zip 34950) — Fort Pierce respiratory therapist jobs / Florida travel RT jobs
• Setting: Acute Care Hospital – 437 beds (hospital respiratory therapist)
• 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 (Travel Respiratory Therapist / Travel RT)

Job Requirements

• Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credential (active)
• BLS and ACLS certifications required
• Minimum 2 years of current acute care hospital RRT experience (critical care/ICU experience preferred)
• Meditech EMR experience strongly preferred
• Trauma experience preferred; comfort with high-acuity and fast-paced environments
• Strong communication, teamwork skills, and ability to collaborate with physicians and multidisciplinary teams

Responsibilities

• Provide respiratory care, treatment, and evaluation for patients with respiratory insufficiency, COPD, asthma, pneumonia, and other pulmonary conditions
• Perform approximately 44–46 respiratory procedures per shift (ventilator management, airway management, oxygen therapy)
• Operate and manage ventilators and devices including Servo I, Hamilton, V60, Astral CPAP/BiPAP systems
• Obtain and analyze ABGs, perform CPT, and deliver evidence-based pulmonary care
• Collaborate closely with physicians, nurses, and multidisciplinary teams to ensure high-quality patient outcomes
• Maintain accurate documentation using Meditech EMR and adhere to hospital policies and compliance standards
• Demonstrate clinical judgment, critical thinking, and an active, disciplined approach to patient care

Apply now to secure this Travel Respiratory Therapist (RRT) job in Fort Pierce, FL. Join our healthcare team today and advance your career in hospital respiratory therapy and critical care.

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