Travel Respiratory Therapist (RRT) - $1,313 per week

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

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Registered Respiratory Therapist
• Discipline: Allied Health Professional
• Start Date: 05/26/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours
• Employment Type: Travel

We’re hiring an experienced Respiratory Therapist for a local healthcare provider where you’ll be responsible for assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating the treatment, care, and needs of patients with breathing disorders.

Minimum Requirements: 

• Associate or bachelor’s degree from a Respiratory Therapy or Cardiopulmonary Science program.
• Current Florida state license in good standing with the State License Board.
• Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credential required.
• One year experience as an RRT with ventilator management experience in an acute care or hospital setting.
• Experience with Servo and Puritan Bennett 840 ventilators preferred.
• Ability to perform arterial blood gas (ABG) sampling from arterial lines and sticks.
• BLS certification required.
• Critical care skills and good patient assessment skills required.
• Experience with Meditech EMR preferred.

Assignment Details

• Facility type: Hospital.
• Shift name: Nights.
• Shift details: Nights 1900-0700.
• Typical unit census: Approximately 286–290 beds across the hospital.
• Night shift staffing: Typically 4 therapists on night shift; day shift staffing and supervisor coverage noted for reference.
• Float requirement: Candidates may be required to float to an affiliated psych/rehab campus as part of the assignment.

Location Highlights

Largo, FL offers coastal and suburban living with easy access to regional attractions. Largo is adjacent to Clearwater and St. Pete, with Tampa International Airport about a 30–35 minute drive and Clearwater Beach approximately 15–20 minutes away. The area provides access to outdoor recreation at Philippe Park and Caladesi Island State Park (ferry access from nearby Honeymoon Island), and cultural attractions in downtown St. Petersburg such as the Salvador Dalí Museum within a 20–30 minute drive. Commute times in the region vary by time of day, with major roadways including US-19 and I-275 providing direct routes to Tampa and the Gulf Coast. The lifestyle fits coastal-suburban living with frequent opportunities for water-based recreation, urban cultural events, and day trips to state parks and beaches.

Benefits Designed for Travelers

We deeply value your commitment to improving the lives of others, that’s why we offer a comprehensive and competitive benefits package starting your first day.

• Weekly, On-Time Pay.
• Full Medical Benefits & 401k Matching Plan.
• 24/7 Recruiter: Your main point of contact available by text, phone or email.
• Competitive Referral Bonuses.
• 100% Paid Housing Available.
• Travel & License Reimbursement.

Impacting Patient Care Nationwide

As a health professional with Jackson HealthPros, you get the flexibility, stability and growth you need with the satisfaction of impacting communities nationwide. Choose from a variety of career options including direct hire, temp-to-hire, and travel contracts in cities coast to coast. Get full-time pay, benefits, and relocation assistance (at no cost to you) in travel contracts that give you the freedom to explore, with the stability of a full-time job. Find your perfect match with ProVenture, our AI enhanced career app designed for health professionals.

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.

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

Jackson HealthPros Job ID #445118. 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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