Location & Practice Overview

The position is based at UCF Lake Nona Hospital in the Lake Nona area of southeast Orlando, within the Medical City campus near the University of Central Florida College of Medicine.

Facility Type Full-service acute-care teaching hospital
Practice Setting On-site inpatient hospital environment
Geographic Context Lake Nona / Medical City, southeast Orlando
Care Model Hospital-based respiratory services across multiple units

Responsibilities

  • Perform focused respiratory assessments, interpret breath sounds, evaluate airway patency, and determine the need for interventions.
  • Provide oxygen support, administer aerosolized medications, and apply airway clearance techniques in emergency, critical care, and acute settings.
  • Assist with artificial airway placement; initiate, adjust, and monitor invasive and noninvasive ventilation; respond to clinical changes and emergencies.
  • Educate patients and families, act as a clinical resource for the care team, and assist with newborn stabilization during deliveries when needed.
  • Set up, operate, clean, and maintain respiratory equipment; perform preventive maintenance; transport ventilated patients safely while following infection-prevention standards.

Daily work combines routine therapeutic procedures with readiness for rapid clinical changes across hospital care areas.

Qualifications & Requirements

Applicants must meet the national and state credential standards listed below and complete required life-support certifications within the stated timelines after hire.

National Credential
NBRC Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT)
State License
Florida Respiratory Therapist / Practitioner (RRT/RCP)
Education
Associate degree or Bachelor’s degree
BLS
Basic Cardiac Life Support within 30 days of start date
ACLS
Advanced Cardiac Life Support within 6 months of start date
PALS
Pediatric Advanced Life Support within 6 months of start date

Compensation & Benefits

Pay is structured hourly. Benefit eligibility depends on employment status, hours worked, and applicable HCA Healthcare plan rules; PRN status may limit participation in some programs.

  • Compensation: $34–$42 per hour
  • 401(k) Plan with 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service), subject to eligibility
  • Medical, prescription, dental, vision, and behavioral health coverage options where eligible
  • Employee Stock Purchase Plan and flexible spending accounts where eligible
  • Tuition assistance, student loan assistance, and certification support where eligible

Schedule & Work Environment

Employment Type PRN
Shift Need Night shifts required for this opening
Work Location On-site at the hospital
Scheduling Model PRN shifts based on department needs and available coverage

Patient Population & Clinical Setting

Work occurs in a full-service hospital environment that includes emergency, critical care, and acute care units. Newborn support is provided when required during deliveries.

Primary Population Adult hospital patients requiring respiratory support
Additional Population Newborns during deliveries when stabilization is needed
Acuity Levels Emergency, critical care, and acute medical-surgical
Care Settings Inpatient units, emergency department, and delivery areas

Clinical Focus & Key Services

The clinical core of the role centers on diagnostic assessment, therapeutic respiratory interventions, and advanced airway and ventilation support within an acute hospital setting.

Ventilation Services Invasive and noninvasive mechanical ventilation initiation, titration, and monitoring
Therapeutic Interventions Oxygen therapy, aerosolized medication delivery, and airway clearance techniques
Airway Management Assistance with artificial airway placement and ongoing airway support
Delivery-Room Support Newborn stabilization assistance when required

Role Highlights

These elements distinguish the position from more typical full-time or non-teaching hospital respiratory therapy roles.

  • Teaching-hospital environment located in Orlando’s Medical City
  • Scope that includes both adult acute-care respiratory support and newborn stabilization when needed
  • PRN employment structure suited to clinicians seeking non-full-time hospital work

About UCF Lake Nona Hospital

UCF Lake Nona Hospital is a joint-venture acute-care teaching hospital between HCA Healthcare’s North Florida Division and UCF Academic Health. The facility opened in March 2021 on a $175 million campus adjacent to the UCF College of Medicine.

Inpatient Capacity 64 beds with designed expansion capability
Emergency Department 20-bed unit operating 24/7
Service Lines Women’s care, robotic surgery, Advanced Imaging Center, Family Birthing Unit
Ownership Structure HCA Healthcare / UCF Academic Health partnership
Address 6700 Lake Nona Blvd, Orlando, FL 32827

Frequently Asked Questions

Are night shifts required for this PRN opening?
Yes. The posting specifically identifies night shifts as needed for this PRN role. Candidates should confirm current shift availability and any minimum-hour expectations during the hiring process.
Does the role include delivery-room responsibilities?
The position includes assisting with newborn stabilization during deliveries when needed. This is part of the hospital’s support for its Family Birthing Unit.
What is the timeline for obtaining ACLS and PALS?
Both must be obtained within six months of the employment start date. Basic Cardiac Life Support is required within 30 days of start.
Do PRN employees automatically receive the full benefits package?
No. Benefit eligibility depends on employment status, hours worked, and applicable HCA Healthcare plan rules. Candidates should confirm which benefits apply to PRN status.
Is a minimum number of years of critical-care experience required?
The posting does not list a required number of years of experience. Candidates must meet the stated credential, licensure, and education requirements.
How are PRN shifts typically assigned?
Shifts are based on department needs and available coverage. Candidates should ask about orientation requirements, expected availability, and the process for requesting or being assigned shifts.

Candidate Decision Guide for This PRN Respiratory Therapist Role

Candidates considering this position should evaluate the role against their preferred work pattern, clinical scope, and credential status before applying. This opportunity is structured for a respiratory therapist who is comfortable working in an acute-care hospital and is available for PRN night coverage. It may be a strong match for clinicians who want to maintain hospital-based respiratory care skills while choosing a PRN employment arrangement rather than a conventional full-time schedule.

Best Fit Respiratory therapists seeking PRN hospital work with night-shift availability
Clinical Readiness Applicants should be prepared to provide respiratory care across varying levels of hospital acuity
Credential Check Verify current RRT credentials, Florida licensure, and required life-support certifications before starting
Schedule Consideration PRN candidates should confirm required availability, expected shift frequency, and current staffing needs

Before accepting a PRN hospital position, candidates may also want to clarify the expected minimum availability, how shifts are requested or assigned, orientation requirements, weekend or holiday expectations, and the process for maintaining required certifications. These details can materially affect whether a PRN arrangement fits an individual clinician’s preferred schedule.

Working in Lake Nona’s Medical City

The position is located in Lake Nona, a major healthcare and life-sciences district in southeast Orlando. The hospital is part of the area’s Medical City environment, placing the role within a concentrated healthcare setting that includes clinical, academic, and medical research institutions. For candidates comparing respiratory therapy positions across Central Florida, the Lake Nona location provides a distinct professional setting from hospitals located in downtown Orlando or other parts of the region.

Healthcare District Lake Nona Medical City in southeast Orlando
Professional Environment Healthcare-focused area combining clinical and academic institutions
Hospital Address 6700 Lake Nona Blvd, Orlando, FL 32827
Location Consideration A southeast Orlando work location that may appeal to candidates living or working near Lake Nona and surrounding areas

Candidates should consider the location together with their preferred commute, shift availability, and long-term work plans. Because this is an on-site clinical position, the practical convenience of the Lake Nona location may be an important factor when comparing it with respiratory therapy opportunities elsewhere in the Orlando area.

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