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Respiratory Therapist — Breathing & Critical Care Support
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Respiratory Therapist — Breathing & Critical Care Support
Company: HireNow Staffing (Direct Placement Partner)
Location: Fort Walton Beach, Florida
Employment: Full-Time | Direct Hire
Schedule: Nights | Rotating Weekends
Base Compensation: $29.56–$40.65 per hour, based on experience
Night Differential: Additional $3.00 per hour
Openings: 3
HireNow Staffing is recruiting Respiratory Therapists for three opportunities in Fort Walton Beach. These positions focus on supporting patients' respiratory needs and collaborating with clinical teams during overnight care.
HireNow Staffing is acting as a direct placement partner.
HireNow Snapshot
- Three respiratory therapy openings
- Full-time nights with rotating weekends
- NRP required
- Additional $3.00 per hour for nights
- No weekend differential
- Relocation assistance considered case by case
- No sign-on bonus
HireNow Package
Base Hourly Compensation
- Under one year of experience: $29.56–$31.04
- Two–three years: $32.52
- Four–five years: $33.99
- Six–seven years: $35.47
- Nine–ten or more years: $36.95
- Twelve or more years: $40.65
Final compensation will be determined by the employer. Experience levels not clearly covered by the supplied scale require confirmation.
Shift Differential
- Nights: Additional $3.00 per hour
- No weekend differential at this location
Schedule and Location
- Full-time nights
- Rotating weekends
- Fort Walton Beach, Florida
Relocation and Incentives
- Relocation assistance considered on a case-by-case basis
- No sign-on bonus
Role Overview
Anticipated responsibilities include:
- Assess respiratory care needs and communicate relevant findings to the clinical team.
- Administer prescribed respiratory treatments within the assigned scope of practice.
- Monitor patients' responses and report changes in respiratory status.
- Prepare, check, and maintain respiratory care equipment.
- Support coordinated patient care with nurses, providers, and other clinicians.
- Educate patients and caregivers on respiratory treatments as appropriate.
- Maintain accurate documentation and follow safety and infection-prevention procedures.
Specific patient populations, equipment, and clinical assignments will be confirmed during the interview process.
Required Qualifications
- Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certification
- Availability for nights and rotating weekends
- Ability to work in Fort Walton Beach, Florida
- Education and respiratory therapy credentials meeting the employer's requirements, to be confirmed during screening
The supplied information does not clearly establish minimum experience, respiratory therapist licensure, or CRT/RRT requirements.
Preferred Qualifications
No separate preferred qualifications were provided. Relevant hospital respiratory care experience, effective clinical communication, and strong equipment knowledge will strengthen a candidate's profile.
HireNow Checklist
HireNow Staffing is seeking Respiratory Therapists prepared to support overnight patient care. Candidates should provide:
- NRP certification details
- Respiratory therapy education, licensure, and professional credentials
- A clear summary of clinical experience and patient populations served
- Respiratory treatments and equipment used in previous roles
- Availability for nights and rotating weekends
- Readiness to work in Fort Walton Beach
- A stable employment history with explanations for employment transitions
HireNow Standout Candidates
Strong candidates will describe how they recognize changes in respiratory status, communicate concerns promptly, and manage competing patient-care needs. Relevant hospital experience and demonstrated proficiency with respiratory equipment will help establish fit once the department's full requirements are confirmed.
HireNow Disqualifiers
- Failure to meet the stated NRP requirement
- Inability to work nights and rotating weekends
- Inability to meet the work-location requirements
- Frequent, unexplained job changes; jumpy résumés are not accepted