Travel Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) - $1,112 to $1,312 per week in St. Petersburg, FL

Registered Respiratory Therapist
Location: St. Petersburg, FL
Agency: Jackson HealthPros
Pay: $1,112 to $1,312 per week
Shift Information: Nights - 3 days x 12 hours
Contract Duration: 12 Weeks
Start Date: 10/26/2026

About the Position

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 state license in good standing with the State License Board
• One year experience as an RRT
• BLS certification
• ACLS certification
• PALS certification
• 2 years acute care experience

Assignment Details

• Shift hours: 1900-0700
• Equipment used: PB 840 and PB 980 ventilators
• EMR: Meditech

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, that’s why we offer a comprehensive and competitive benefits package starting your first day.

• Weekly, On-Time Pay because that's how it should be
• 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.

Location Highlights

St. Petersburg, Florida offers access to Gulf Coast waterfront living with downtown attractions and outdoor recreation. The St. Pete Pier sits near downtown and offers waterfront dining, walking paths, and public art along Tampa Bay. Fort De Soto Park is about 12 miles from central St. Petersburg and features beaches, kayaking, and trails across five interconnected islands. The Salvador Dalí Museum and the Museum of Fine Arts are both located near the downtown waterfront, giving travelers access to established arts and cultural destinations.

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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