St. Mary's Medical Center in West Palm Beach, Florida is recruiting a Registered Respiratory Therapist II (RRT II) for a per diem, night-shift position at one of South Florida's most clinically complex acute care facilities. This 420-bed Level I Trauma Center and state-designated Pediatric Trauma Referral Center offers an RRT the rare opportunity to practice independently across both Pediatric and Trauma ICU environments within the same institution. The hospital anchors Palm Beach County's regional referral network and houses the only dedicated children's hospital between Fort Lauderdale and Orlando — making this a high-acuity, high-breadth role for a therapist ready to work at the top of their license.
Perks and Benefits
- Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance coverage
- 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match
- Generous paid time off
- Health savings accounts (HSA); healthcare and dependent flexible spending accounts (FSA)
- Continuing education and career development opportunities
- Employee Assistance Program and employee discount program
- Voluntary benefits: pet insurance, legal insurance, accident and critical illness insurance, long-term care, elder and childcare assistance, auto and home insurance
- Note: benefit eligibility is determined by employment status and location
Practice Highlights
- Per diem, night-shift schedule — flexibility suited to experienced therapists seeking supplemental or variable hours
- Independent practice scope across two high-acuity units: Pediatric ICU and Trauma ICU
- 420-bed acute care hospital serving Palm Beach County and the Treasure Coast for more than 80 years
- Level I Trauma Center with dedicated trauma step-down and trauma code response responsibilities for the RRT II
- State-designated Pediatric Trauma Referral Center; pediatric services delivered through Palm Beach Children's Hospital at St. Mary's — the only dedicated children's hospital between Fort Lauderdale and Orlando
- Pediatric medical staff of 196 pediatricians spanning 36 subspecialties
- 24/7 dedicated pediatric emergency and trauma care on campus
- Level III NICU on site
- Certified Comprehensive Stroke Center
- Core clinical duties include mechanical ventilator setup and monitoring, BiPAP/CPAP management, airway management, tracheal suctioning, and full respiratory therapy procedure administration
- Critical care assessment, clinical judgment, and independent decision-making are expected at the RRT II level
Qualifications
- Graduate of an accredited Respiratory Care Program required
- 0–2 years of experience; new graduates with appropriate credentials are eligible
- Active Florida Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) license required
- BLS/CPR certification through the American Heart Association required at hire
- ACLS certification through the American Heart Association required at hire
- PALS certification through the American Heart Association required within 90 days of hire
- Demonstrated competency — or readiness to develop competency — for independent practice in both Pediatric and Trauma ICU settings
About the Community
West Palm Beach sits on Florida's Atlantic coast in the heart of Palm Beach County, offering year-round sunshine, waterfront recreation, and a vibrant arts and dining scene along Clematis Street and the Intracoastal Waterway. The region draws clinicians who value a lower cost of living relative to Miami, strong public and private school options, and easy access to beaches, boating, and the Florida Keys corridor. Palm Beach County's continued population growth and the hospital's role as the regional referral anchor for the Treasure Coast make this a professionally stable and personally rewarding place to build a career.