Registered Respiratory Therapist
3/1/2026
The Registered Respiratory Therapist provides comprehensive respiratory care services to patients of all ages in an acute care setting, performing routine and complex procedures. This includes the setup, operation, and monitoring of acute care ventilators for both short- and long-term mechanical ventilation.
Salary
27.42 - 36.95 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 Registered Respiratory Therapist for a permanent opportunity in Kissimmee, Florida.
In this role, the Registered Respiratory Therapist provides comprehensive respiratory care services to patients of all ages in an acute care environment. The RRT performs routine and complex respiratory therapy procedures, supports ventilator-dependent patients, and functions with a high level of independence while maintaining collaboration with physicians, nurses, and interdisciplinary team members.
The Respiratory Therapist is responsible for the setup, operation, and monitoring of acute care ventilators for both short- and long-term mechanical ventilation. This position requires strong clinical judgment, attention to detail, and the ability to remain self-directed during shifts when leadership is not immediately present.
Employment Details:
This is a permanent, full-time position. Day and night shifts are available. Rotating weekends are required.
Compensation:
Hourly compensation is based on years of experience and includes shift differentials, sign-on bonus eligibility, and relocation assistance on a case-by-case basis.
Hourly Pay Range:
Under 1 year: $27.42
2–3 years: $29.89
4–5 years: $31.12
6–7 years: $32.36
9–10+ years: $33.59
16+ years: $36.95
Additional Compensation:
Night shift differential: $4.50/hour
Sign-on bonus: $25,000
Relocation assistance: Case by case
Benefits:
401(k)
Paid Time Off
Medical, dental, flex spending, life, and disability benefits
Tuition reimbursement
Employee discount program
Employee stock purchase program
Student loan repayment
Requirements
- Minimum of 1 year of Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) experience
- Completion of an AMA-approved respiratory care program (Associate Degree required)
- Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credential required
- Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required
- Florida Respiratory Therapist license preferred or willingness to obtain
- Strong critical thinking, patient care, and clinical documentation skills
Heartline Staffing is a Strategic Talent Partner with Purple Cow Recruiting. Applications are securely processed through Purple Cow Recruiting’s system.
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