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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

About The Company
Purple Cow Recruiting is a global talent acquisition firm that connects top-tier professionals with leading organizations across industries, including the United States federal government. We specialize in recruiting for healthcare and technical roles, offering both permanent and temporary staffing solutions, including all back end support. Our approach is tailored to meet the unique needs of each client, ensuring compliance with key industry standards such as Joint Commission, HIPAA, NIST, and FedRAMP, while delivering exceptional candidates. Technical, Healthcare, and Commercial Expertise : -Deployment of FTEs: Capability to deploy fully credentialed professionals across technical, healthcare, and commercial roles. -Telehealth and Remote IT Solutions: Proficient in remote support for both healthcare and technical operations. -Commercial Expertise: Strong track record in placing candidates in corporate roles, including finance, marketing, and engineering. Compliance and Quality Assurance: -Adherence to federal standards (e.g., Joint Commission, HIPAA, NIST, FedRAMP) and industry best practices for commercial sectors. -Quality Control Plan (QCP) includes regular audits, performance reviews, and compliance checks. Past Performance: Successfully delivered staffing solutions for DoD contracts, healthcare institutions, and leading commercial enterprises. Our performance consistently meets or exceeds client expectations in both public and private sectors. Key Personnel: -Fiona Rintoul, CEO: Oversees strategic direction and operational alignment. -Chelsea Drinkard, VP of Recruiting: Manages recruitment across federal, healthcare, technical, and commercial sectors. Purple Cow Recruiting ensures high-quality staffing solutions, aligning with both public and private sector objectives to support mission-critical operations and commercial growth.
About the Role

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.

Key Skills
Clinical JudgmentAttention To DetailSelf-DirectedCritical ThinkingPatient CareClinical DocumentationRespiratory Care ProceduresVentilator Management
Categories
Healthcare
Benefits
401(k)Paid Time OffMedicalDentalFlex SpendingLifeDisability BenefitsTuition ReimbursementEmployee Discount ProgramEmployee Stock Purchase ProgramStudent Loan Repayment
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