Location: Gainesville, FL 32614
Shift: Nights | Rotating Weekends
A large, hospital in Florida is seeking a Respiratory Therapist (RRT/CRT) to join its respiratory care team. This role supports patients across multiple acuity levels, including critical care, and plays a vital role in delivering safe, evidence-based respiratory therapy services.
500+ bed, full-service medical and surgical hospital
Joint Commission–accredited
Comprehensive Stroke Center
Accredited Chest Pain Center
Services include cardiovascular care, oncology, orthopedics, neurosciences, women’s health, and wound therapy
Deliver, set up, monitor, and maintain routine and advanced respiratory therapies
Operate and manage respiratory equipment, including oxygen delivery systems, aerosol therapy devices, and mechanical ventilators
Perform and interpret arterial blood gas (ABG) results
Monitor patient responses to respiratory treatments and medications
Assess, reassess, and document patient condition and therapy outcomes
Communicate effectively with physicians, nursing staff, patients, and caregivers
Educate patients and families regarding respiratory treatments and care plans
Identify and report suspected abuse or neglect per hospital policy
Maintain compliance with respiratory care standards, policies, and procedures
Minimum 1 year of respiratory therapy experience required
ICU, CVICU, NICU, PICU, or Critical Care experience preferred
Home care and long-term care experience considered
CRT experience accepted
Active Florida Respiratory Therapist License
NBRC Certification (RRT or CRT)
BLS (Basic Life Support) required
ACLS required within 30 days of hire
NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program) required within 30 days of hire
PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support) required within 30 days of hire
For more details reach at jmckenzie@navitashealth.com
About Navitas Healthcare, LLC: It is a certified WBENC and one of the fastest-growing healthcare staffing firms in the US providing Medical, Clinical and Non-Clinical services to numerous hospitals. We offer the most competitive pay for every position we cater. We understand this is a partnership. You will not be blindsided and your salary will be discussed upfront.