0-2

Respiratory Therapist – Day or Night Shift

3/1/2026

The Respiratory Therapist is responsible for assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating respiratory care to achieve optimal patient outcomes across all ages. This role involves close collaboration with healthcare teams, patients, and families to develop age-appropriate care plans while managing resources and focusing on safety and quality.

Salary

27.7 - 41.55 USD

Working Hours

40 hours/week

Company Size

51-200 employees

Language

English

Visa Sponsorship

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, connects experienced healthcare professionals with high-quality permanent opportunities nationwide.

Our clinician-led recruiting model provides transparency, advocacy, and real-world insight throughout the hiring process. Heartline Staffing is seeking a qualified Respiratory Therapist for the following opportunity.

The Respiratory Therapist is responsible for assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating respiratory care to achieve optimal outcomes for patients of all ages. This role collaborates closely with interdisciplinary healthcare teams, patients, and families to develop and implement age-appropriate plans of care. The Respiratory Therapist manages resources, establishes priorities, and adapts the care environment to meet patient needs while maintaining a strong focus on safety and quality.

In this role, the Respiratory Therapist serves as a clinical role model for peers, students, and physicians, and actively participates in unit and organizational initiatives that support professional practice and patient-centered care. This opportunity offers growth within an expanding healthcare environment, including staffing for a newly built hospital wing.

Schedule:

Positions are available on both day shift and night shift.

Compensation:

Hourly compensation ranges from $27.70 to $41.55 based on experience.

A $20,000 sign-on bonus is offered and paid out over three years.

Excellent relocation assistance is available.

Requirements

Education:

- Associate degree and/or certification from a CoARC-approved Respiratory Therapy program required

- Bachelor’s degree preferred

Licensure and Certification:

- Licensed Respiratory Care Practitioner in the state of Virginia

- Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credential required

- Ability to obtain BLS within three months of employment

- Ability to obtain additional certifications such as ACLS, PALS, or NRP within one year if required by department

Heartline Staffing is a Strategic Talent Partner with Purple Cow Recruiting. Applications are securely processed through Purple Cow Recruiting’s system.

Key Skills

AssessingPlanningImplementingEvaluatingRespiratory CareInterdisciplinary CollaborationPatient Care PlanningResource ManagementSafety FocusQuality FocusClinical Role ModelingPatient-Centered Care