Registered Respiratory Therapist, PRN, Baptist Nassua

Date Posted: Apr 28, 2026

Status: PRN

Shift Details: N/A

Job Summary

*Eligible for up to $1,000 Sign on bonus and Relocation Assistance if hired*

Baptist Health is seeking to add a Registered Respiratory Therapist to our Nassau location. This is a PRN shift opportunity.

At Baptist Health, a Respiratory Therapist is responsible for assessing, treating, and caring for patients with respiratory or breathing disorders. This role involves administering respiratory therapy treatments, performing diagnostic pulmonary function tests, managing and monitoring mechanical ventilators, and providing patient education and respiratory care support. The Respiratory Therapist collaborates with physicians and healthcare teams to deliver safe, effective, and high-quality patient care.

As a Respiratory Therapist, you will be responsible for:

  • Assessing, diagnosing, and treating patients with breathing disorders

  • Administering respiratory therapies

  • Performing and interpreting diagnostic tests

  • Monitoring and managing mechanical ventilators for patients who require respiratory support

  • Collaborating with physicians, nurses, and other healthcare professionals to develop and implement individualized treatment plans

  • Providing patient education and support on proper breathing techniques, medication usage, and lifestyle changes

  • Maintaining accurate and complete patient assessments, treatments, and progress documentation

Education & Credential Requirements:

  • Certificate Required

  • Associate of Science Preferred

  • Basic Life Support (BLS) Required

  • Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) Preferred Or

  • Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) Preferred Or

  • Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) Preferred Or

  • Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) Certification Preferred Or

  • Licensed Respiratory Therapist (RRT) Required

  • Florida Licensed Respiratory Therapist Preferred

If you are interested in this PRN shift opportunity, please apply now or contact amanda.cervantes@bmcjax.com.


Education Required

Education Preferred

Experience

License and Certification

  • Basic Life Support (BLS) - AHAAHAAHA
  • Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) Certification - AAPAAPAAP
  • Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) - AHAAHAAHA
  • Licensed Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT) - DOHDOHDOH
  • Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) - AHAAHAAHA
  • Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) - NBRCNBRCNBRC
  • Driver's License - DMVDMVDMV

Location

Nassau - Main Building
1250 S 18th St
Fernandina Beach, , 32034


Location Overview

About Baptist Health

Chosen as the area's “Most Preferred” healthcare provider every year since 1990 according to the annual National Research Corporation study of Jacksonville area residents, Baptist Health ranks highest in the categories of Best Doctors, Best Nurses, Best Quality and Best Reputation.