Certified Respiratory Therapist CRT
3/1/2026
The Certified Respiratory Therapist evaluates patient respiratory needs, develops, and implements individualized care plans, providing comprehensive respiratory therapy services across all patient populations in a high-acuity acute care setting. Key duties include applying and operating acute care ventilators, administering routine and complex procedures, and maintaining accurate documentation.
Salary
24.63 - 37.92 USD
Working Hours
40 hours/week
Company Size
51-200 employees
Language
English
Visa Sponsorship
No
Description
HEARTLINE STAFFING, Strategic Talent Partners with Purple Cow Recruiting, is seeking a Certified Respiratory Therapist CRT for a permanent, full-time night-shift opportunity in Hudson, Florida.
Employment Details:
Employment Type: Full-Time
Job Type: Permanent / Direct Hire
Department: Respiratory Therapy
Shift: Nights
Schedule: Rotating Weekends
Position Summary:
The Certified Respiratory Therapist evaluates patient respiratory needs and develops and implements individualized respiratory care plans. This role provides comprehensive respiratory therapy services across all patient populations while working collaboratively within a high-acuity acute care environment. The ideal candidate is self-directed, clinically strong, and committed to high-quality, patient-centered care.
Key Responsibilities:
• Apply and operate acute care ventilators for short- and long-term mechanical ventilation.
• Set up and administer routine and complex respiratory therapy procedures for patients of all ages.
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation within hospital systems.
• Operate independently when full-time leadership is unavailable.
• Maintain departmental and hospital records related to respiratory care.
• Deliver safe, effective respiratory care in alignment with established clinical protocols.
Compensation:
Hourly Pay Range based on experience and credential level:
Certified Respiratory Therapist CRT:
$24.63 per hour minimum
$29.35 per hour mid range
$34.48 per hour maximum
Registered Respiratory Therapist RRT:
$27.09 per hour minimum
$32.29 per hour mid range
$37.92 per hour maximum
Sign-On Bonus:
$10,000 sign-on bonus for full-time day shift with 1 year of experience and 2-year commitment
$20,000 sign-on bonus for full-time night shift with 1 year of experience and 2-year commitment
Additional Information:
Relocation assistance available on a case-by-case basis
HEARTLINE STAFFING is a Strategic Talent Partner with Purple Cow Recruiting. Applications are securely processed through Purple Cow’s system.
Requirements
- Active, unrestricted Certified Respiratory Therapist CRT license for the position you are applying for
- Florida State CRT license required
- Completion of a vocational technical program or AMA approved respiratory care program required
- Associate Degree required Bachelor Degree preferred
- Basic Life Support BLS certification required
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support ACLS certification required within 6 months of hire
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support PALS certification required within 6 months of hire
- Neonatal Resuscitation Program NRP certification required within 6 months of hire
- Ability to meet physical demands including standing bending reaching squatting and kneeling
HEARTLINE STAFFING is a Strategic Talent Partner with PURPLE COW RECRUITING. Applications are securely processed through Purple Cow’s system.
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