Registered Respiratory Therapist RRT PRN

HCA Healthcare, Inc.; Sun City Center (FL); On-site; USD 34,000 - 55,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

401(k) matching plan

Tuition assistance

Educational resources

Employee discounts

Job summary

HCA Florida South Shore Hospital is seeking a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) PRN to join our dedicated team in Florida. The RT will guide patients through routine and critical care, performing diagnostic and therapeutic procedures while managing invasive and noninvasive ventilation in diverse care settings.

The role offers access to advanced respiratory technology, mentorship from RT leaders, and a collaborative team focused on ongoing professional growth and high-quality patient care.

Qualifications

• ACLS within 6 months of employment start date
• BCLS within 30 days of employment start date
• PALS within 6 months of employment start date
• RRT/RCP-State Respiratory Therapist/Practitioner
• Associate Degree required

Responsibilities

• Assess respiratory status with focused exams and airway assessment
• Deliver evidence-based therapy across care settings
• Manage ventilation and airway support including invasive/noninvasive modes
• Educate patients and families; collaborate with clinicians and nurses
• Maintain equipment and follow infection-prevention standards

Skills

Assessing resp status

Delivering therapy

Ventilation management

Patient education

Infection control

Education

RRT/RCP-State

Associate Degree

Tools

Respiratory equipment

Job description

Do you have the PRN career opportunities as a(an) Registered Respiratory Therapist RRT PRN you want with your current employer? We have an exciting opportunity for you to join HCA Florida South Shore Hospital which is part of the nations leading provider of healthcare services, HCA Healthcare.

Job Summary and Qualifications

As a Respiratory Therapist,you’ll play an essential role in guiding patients through both routine care and critical moments.You’ll perform diagnostic and therapeutic procedures while managing invasive and noninvasive ventilation across a variety of care settings.You’ll have access to advanced respiratory technology, mentorship from experienced RT leaders, and the support of a dependable, collaborative team that will set you up for success and ongoing professional growth. And with consistent, predictable scheduling,you’ll have the stability and resources to deliver your best care, continue building your expertise, and make a lasting impact on patient health every day.

Your role will include:

• Assessing respiratory statusby performing focused exams, interpreting breath sounds and airway patency, anddeterminingthe need for respiratory interventions.
• Deliveringevidence-based therapyby providing oxygen support, aerosolized medications, airway clearance techniques, and other treatments across emergency, critical care, and acute settings.
• Managing ventilation and airwaysbyassistingwith artificial airway placement,initiatingand adjusting invasive and noninvasive ventilation,monitoringpatientresponses, and responding quickly to clinical changes or emergencies.
• Supporting patients and the care teamby educating patients and families, serving as a clinical resource, partnering with physicians and nurses, and helping stabilize newborns during deliveries when needed.
• Maintainingequipment and safetyby setting up,operating, and cleaning respiratory equipment; ensuring readiness and preventive maintenance; transporting ventilated patients safely; and following all infection‑prevention standards.

What qualifications you will need:

• Advanced Cardiac Life Spt must be obtained within 6 months of employment start date
• Basic Cardiac Life Support must be obtained within 30 days of employment start date
• PALS Pediatric Adv Life Supt must be obtained within 6 months of employment start date
• (RRT/RCP-State) Respiratory Therapist/Practitioner
• Associate Degree

No Travel Required

No experience Required Years of Experience

Benefits

HCA Florida South Shore Hospital, offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career and retirement of our colleagues. The available plans and programs include some or all of the following:

• Comprehensive benefitsfor medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health and telemedicine services
• Wellbeing support,including free counseling and referral services
• Time away from workprograms for paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence
• Savings and retirement resources, including a 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service), Employee Stock Purchase Plan, flexible spending accounts, preferred banking partnerships, retirement readiness tools, rollover support and financial wellbeing counseling
• Education supportthrough tuition assistance, student loan assistance, certification support, dependent scholarships and a partnership with Galen College of Nursing
• Additional benefitsfor fertility and family building, adoption assistance, life insurance, supplemental health protection plans, auto and home insurance, legal counseling, identity theft protection and consumer discounts

Learn more about Employee Benefits

Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location and position.

At HCA Florida South Shore Hospital, our mission is simple and unwavering: Above all else, we are committed to the care and improvement of human life. Every day, our colleagues come together to serve our community with compassion, integrity and clinical excellence.

About Our Hospital

• A 138‑bed acute care hospital serving Hillsborough and Manatee counties since 1982
• A trusted community healthcare partner, dedicated to delivering safe, high‑quality, patient‑centered care
• Backed by the strength and resources of HCA Florida Healthcare and HCA Healthcare, one of the nation’s leading healthcare organizations

Our Commitment to Care

• Provide 24/7 emergency services across three locations to ensure access when it matters most
• Deliver advanced, life‑saving care through programs such as:
  • Accredited Chest Pain Center with PCI
  • Certified Primary Stroke Center Cardiovascular, orthopedic, neurological and surgical services
  • Minimally invasive and robotic‑assisted surgery
• Continuously improve outcomes through innovation, technology and evidence‑based practice

Our People & Culture

• A dedicated team of 600+ colleagues and 600+ physicians united by a shared purpose
• A collaborative environment that values compassion, inclusion, teamwork and continuous learning
• Opportunities to grow professionally while making a meaningful difference in patients’ lives

Recognized for Excellence

• Accredited by The Joint Commission
• Consistently recognized nationally for patient safety, surgical outcomes and quality of care
• Proud to serve as a community leader through outreach, charity care and local partnerships

At HCA Florida South Shore Hospital, you’re not just building a career—you’re joining a mission‑driven organization where your work helps improve lives, strengthen our community and shape the future of healthcare.

HCA Healthcare has been recognized as one of the World’s Most Ethical Companies® by the Ethisphere Institute more than ten times. In recent years, HCA Healthcare spent an estimated 3.7 billion in cost for the delivery of charitable care, uninsured discounts, and other uncompensated expenses.

"Bricks and mortar do not make a hospital. People do."
- Dr. Thomas Frist, Sr.
HCA Healthcare Co-Founder

We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status