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Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT)

3/27/2026

The Registered Respiratory Therapist performs a range of respiratory care procedures across various patient populations, including administering routine and advanced therapy and managing acute care ventilators. This role requires maintaining accurate documentation while actively collaborating with the broader care team to support patient safety and quality outcomes.

Salary

24 - 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

Respiratory Therapy | Acute Care | MOST URGENT
Ventilator Management | 12-Hour Shifts | Strong Team Support

Elizabeth Banzhaf, LPN
Co-Founder & COO | Heartline Staffing
Call or Text: 272-230-3157
LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/elizabeth-banzhaf-bb7a17a4
Prefer a quick conversation instead of applying? Call or text Elizabeth directly at 272-230-3157.

Heartline Staffing, in partnership with Purple Cow Recruiting, is seeking a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) in Ocala, Florida. This is a high-priority opportunity within a progressive, financially stable hospital system for respiratory therapists seeking strong compensation, acute care exposure, and a supportive clinical environment.

POSITION OVERVIEW
The Registered Respiratory Therapist performs respiratory care procedures across a wide range of patient populations. This role includes administering routine and advanced respiratory therapy, ventilator management, and maintaining accurate documentation while collaborating with the broader care team.

SCHEDULE
• Days or nights available with rotating weekends
• 12-hour shifts

COMPENSATION
• Hourly rate $24.00 to $36.95 based on experience
• $20,000 sign-on bonus
• Night differential $4.00/hr

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
• Perform respiratory care related duties across assigned patient populations
• Administer routine and complex respiratory therapy procedures
• Operate acute care ventilators for short and long-term mechanical ventilation
• Maintain department and hospital documentation accurately
• Work independently and collaboratively within the care team
• Support patient safety and quality outcomes through timely respiratory interventions

WHY THIS OPPORTUNITY
• MOST URGENT opening
• Acute care respiratory role with ventilator exposure
• Strong team support and hospital stability
• Day and night options available
• Opportunity for both experienced therapists and newer clinicians to be considered

BENEFITS
• Health insurance
• Dental and vision insurance
• Paid time off and paid holidays
• Health savings account
• Long-term and short-term disability
• Life insurance
• 401k with 100 percent match on 3 to 9 percent of pay
• Full support staff

Requirements

• Completion of an AMA-approved respiratory care program required
• Associate Degree required
• Florida license preferred or willingness to obtain required
• 1+ year of recent acute care RRT experience strongly preferred
• CRT experience considered
• New graduates accepted
• Ability to work days or nights with rotating weekends
• Strong respiratory care knowledge, documentation skills, and team collaboration required

Not ready to formally apply? That is completely fine. Many candidates prefer a brief, confidential conversation first. You are welcome to call or text Elizabeth directly at 272-230-3157.

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

Key Skills
Respiratory CareVentilator ManagementAcute CareDocumentationPatient SafetyQuality OutcomesTeam CollaborationMechanical Ventilation
Categories
Healthcare
Benefits
Health InsuranceDental InsuranceVision InsurancePaid Time OffPaid HolidaysHealth Savings AccountLong-Term DisabilityShort-Term DisabilityLife Insurance401k With 100 Percent Match On 3 To 9 Percent Of Pay
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