Travel Respiratory Therapist (RRT) - $1,933 per week

Jackson HealthPros is seeking a travel Registered Respiratory Therapist for a travel job in Tampa, Florida.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Registered Respiratory Therapist
• Discipline: Allied Health Professional
• Start Date: 07/06/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours
• Employment Type: Travel

We’re hiring an experienced Respiratory Therapist for a local hospital in Tampa, FL. You will assess, plan, implement, and evaluate treatment, care, and needs of patients with breathing disorders. Responsibilities include assisting physicians with invasive and non-invasive procedures, delivery of medicated aerosols via medical compressed gas, maintaining airways, ventilator management, insertion of arterial lines, intubations, pulmonary function studies, cardiac and pulmonary stress tests, and blood gases.

Minimum Requirements:

• Associate or bachelor’s degree from a Respiratory Therapy or Cardiopulmonary Science program.
• Current Florida Respiratory Therapist license in good standing. (Must be attached to submission.)
• NBRC RRT or CRT certification. (Must be attached to submission.)
• One year experience as an RRT.
• ACLS and BLS certifications through the American Heart Association. (Must be attached to submission.)

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with ventilator management and arterial blood gas analysis.
• Experience in acute care or hospital settings.

Assignment Details

• Shift hours: 1900-0700.
• Position requires practice within a hospital environment and adherence to facility protocols.

Apply now and one of our recruiters will reach out with the details to see if this is the right fit for you.

Benefits Designed for Travelers

We deeply value your commitment to improving the lives of others, which is why we offer a comprehensive benefits package starting your first day.

• Full medical benefits and 401(k) matching plan.
• 24/7 recruiter support by text, phone, or email.
• Competitive referral bonuses.
• 100% paid housing available.
• Travel and license reimbursement.

Impacting Patient Care Nationwide

As a health professional with our staffing team, you gain flexibility, stability, and professional growth while impacting patient care. Choose from direct hire, temp-to-hire, and travel contracts across U.S. cities. Travel contracts include full-time pay, benefits, and relocation assistance when applicable.

Location Highlights

Tampa offers a coastal, urban lifestyle with ready access to outdoor and cultural attractions. The city sits on Tampa Bay and is within a 30–60 minute drive of beaches such as Clearwater Beach and St. Pete Beach. Tampa features the Riverwalk waterfront district and the historic Ybor City district, both offering dining and entertainment options within short commutes. The area provides access to regional parks and outdoor recreation at Hillsborough River State Park and nearby Boca Ciega Millennium Park, suitable for kayaking and birdwatching.

EEO Statement

Jackson Healthcare and its family of companies are an EEO/AA Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity and expression, national origin, age, disability or protected veteran status. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all of our associates.

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Jackson HealthPros Job ID #447328. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined.

About Jackson HealthPros

Jackson HealthPros™ provides highly skilled imaging, radiology, surgical, laboratory, and respiratory therapy professionals to healthcare organizations nationwide for short and long-term staffing needs. Part of Jackson Healthcare’s “Family of Staffing Companies" and ranked among the nation's largest in Healthcare Staffing, Jackson HealthPros™ is filling thousands of contracts and permanent positions every month. Make a real difference as a traveling healthcare pro at facilities nationwide that need your experience and expertise while enjoying your favorite locations. Leave the routine behind, earn competitive pay, meet new people, and build a standout resume—all while advancing your healthcare career. With our extensive network of exclusive jobs, we’ll help you achieve your career goals and fuel your passion for care with adventures of a lifetime. Jackson HealthPros™ is part of the Jackson Healthcare® family of companies.

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