Respiratory Therapist - Respiratory Therapist

Origin Travel Nurses; Florida; On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

ARMStaffing seeks a Respiratory Therapist for a 13-week night-shift contract in St. Petersburg, FL. The role involves administering respiratory therapy, monitoring patient responses, and collaborating with a 21-member RT team. Night shifts run 19:00–07:00 with alternating weekends and holidays.

Candidates must have at least 2 years of acute care experience and hold BLS, ACLS, and PALS certifications; licensure as a Respiratory Therapist is required, with intubation/A-line experience preferred.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of acute care experience.
• Current licensure as a Respiratory Therapist; BLS, ACLS, and PALS certifications.
• Experience with intubation and A-line insertions preferred.

Responsibilities

• Administering respiratory therapy treatments and procedures.
• Monitoring and evaluating patient responses to treatment and adjusting accordingly.
• Maintain accurate documentation of patient care using EMR.

Skills

Acute care experience

Job description

Quick Look

ARMStaffing is looking for a Respiratory Therapist, Respiratory Therapy (Night Shift) in St. Petersburg, Florida.

Location

St. Petersburg, FL

Assignment Duration

This is a 13-week contract position.

Schedule/Shift

Night Shift, 19:00 - 07:00, 12-hour shifts, expecting to work every other weekend and holidays in rotation.

Job Description

The Registered Respiratory Therapist will provide care for patients in the Respiratory Therapy unit. The facility uses PB 840 and PB 980 ventilators and is supported by an electronic medical record (EMR) system, Meditech.

Responsibilities

• Administering respiratory therapy treatments and procedures.
• Monitoring and evaluating patient responses to treatment and adjusting accordingly.
• Working collaboratively with a team of 21 staff members, including 5 RTs on day shifts and 4 RTs at night.
• Maintaining accurate documentation of patient care using EMR.

Required Experience

• Must have a minimum of 2 years of acute care experience.
• Required certifications: BLS, ACLS, and PALS.

Certifications/Licensure

Current licensure as a Respiratory Therapist is required, along with certifications in BLS, ACLS, and PALS. Experience with intubation and A-line insertions is preferred.

About ARMStaffing

Founded in 2011 and a member of the ARGroup, LLC, ARMStaffing connects dedicated nurses and allied health professionals with the facilities that need them most. As three-time winners of the Top Workplaces Award and named to SIA’s Largest Staffing Firms in the U.S., we’ve built a reputation on more than just placements — we’ve built it on relationships.

As a trusted partner to hospitals, rehab centers, and long-term care facilities across the country, we take pride in helping clinicians grow rewarding careers while supporting the organizations that rely on their skills.