Respiratory Therapist
TexasNursingServices
Posted: August 28, 2025
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Job Description
Schedule: Nights or Evenings (Rotating Weekends)
Compensation:
• Less than 1 year: $27.42/hr
• 2–3 years: $29.89/hr
• 4–5 years: $31.12/hr
• 6–7 years: $32.36/hr
• 9–10+ years: $33.59/hr
• 16+ years: $36.95/hr
Incentives:
• Shift Differentials: Nights +$3.25/hr, Weekends +$2/hr
• Sign-On Bonus: $25,000 (available for both evening and night shifts)
• Relocation Assistance: Case-by-case basis
We are seeking a compassionate and skilled Respiratory Therapist to join our team. This role is essential to providing safe, high-quality respiratory care in a dynamic acute care setting. You will work alongside physicians and multidisciplinary teams to ensure the best outcomes for patients requiring respiratory therapy. 
Key Responsibilities:
• Administer and manage routine and advanced respiratory care therapies.
• Perform and interpret Arterial Blood Gases (ABGs).
• Assess patient responses and monitor side effects of respiratory medications.
• Collaborate effectively with physicians, nurses, and interdisciplinary teams.
• Educate patients and families on treatment plans and proper equipment use.
• Experience: Minimum 1 year of respiratory therapy experience (acute care preferred: ICU, CVICU, NICU, PICU, or other critical care). Home care or long-term care experience considered.
• Licensure: Active Florida State Respiratory License.
• Certifications:
• Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) or Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT) through NBRC.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) – required.
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) – within 30 days of hire.
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) – within 30 days of hire.
• Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) – within 30 days of hire.
Benefits & Rewards:
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• 401(k) plan with matching contributions.
• Paid time off, holidays, and family leave.
• Tuition reimbursement & certification support.
• Employee wellness resources, including free telemedicine and counseling services.
Keywords for Posting: Respiratory Therapist, RRT, CRT, Arterial Blood Gases, Acute Care, ICU, NICU, PICU, Patient Care, Gainesville Careers
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