NICU/PICU Respiratory Therapist
Miami, FL
GHR Healthcare
3x12 hrs

Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) – Night Shift travel contract in Miami, FL (33175) providing NICU/PICU and adult Level 1 trauma respiratory care. Join a leading tertiary care and teaching facility in vibrant Miami while advancing your respiratory therapy career.

Quick Job Snapshot

• Job Title: Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) – Night Shift (Travel Contract)
• Location: Miami, FL 33175 (South Florida respiratory jobs)
• Unit: Respiratory NICU/PICU (Main Building)
• Weekly Estimated Pay: $1,220 - $1,310
• Contract Duration: 13 weeks (5/26/2026 – 8/25/2026)
• Shift: 12-hour nights (7:00 PM – 7:00 AM), 36 hours/week
• Employment Type: Travel Respiratory Therapist / Travel Contract

Why Work Here

Work in a high-acuity tertiary care and teaching hospital serving as a Level 1 adult and pediatric trauma center, Level 3 NICU, and Certified Comprehensive Stroke Center. Enjoy Miami’s diverse culture and year-round sunshine while delivering advanced respiratory care in a collaborative team environment.

Required Qualifications

• Current Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credential required
• Minimum 2 years of current acute care hospital RRT experience; NICU/PICU experience required (at least 1 year preferred)
• Current BLS, NRP, and PALS certifications
• Experience with ventilators and neonatal/pediatric respiratory support in acute care settings
• Preferred: experience with Meditech documentation system
• Team player with strong critical thinking, adaptability, and patient-care focus

Key Responsibilities

• Provide assessment, treatment, and evaluation for patients with respiratory diseases across NICU, PICU, and adult units
• Manage and operate advanced respiratory equipment including High Flow devices, 3100A, Bunnell, Servo ventilators, continuous nebulizers, Nitric Oxide, Heliox, and standard nebulizers
• Perform neonatal and pediatric ventilator management, BIPAP, and airway support per unit protocols
• Document all patient care accurately in the Meditech system (or facility EHR)
• Float to adult floors as needed for nebulizer therapy, chest physiotherapy (CPT), BIPAP setup, and other respiratory interventions
• Collaborate with physicians, nurses, and multidisciplinary teams to ensure high-quality respiratory care and patient safety
• Maintain required uniform (Light Gray/Silver) and professional standards

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How to Apply

If you are an experienced RRT seeking a rewarding travel respiratory therapist contract in Miami, FL, apply now. Join our healthcare team today and advance your career in a fast-paced, high-acuity hospital setting.

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We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity across our organization. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.