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
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.
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