Therapy - RRT

Respiratory Therapist

Job Title: Respiratory Therapist

Profession: Respiratory Therapist

Specialty: Respiratory Therapy

Duration: 13 weeks

Shift: 12H Nights

Hours per Shift: 12 hours

Experience: Minimum of 2 years

License: Active Illinois license or confirmation that application process has been initiated

Certifications: BLS, Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) or Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT)

Must-Have: Experience in a large critical care facility

Description: Local rate applies to clinicians with permanent addresses within 50 miles. There is a call-off policy which allows for the equivalent of 12 hours every 13 weeks with no penalty or need to pay for the shift. Orientation consists of 12 non-billable hours. The department handles a high volume of treatments daily, assessed using the AARC point system, with an expectation of around 26-28 points per day. The patient population includes adults, pediatric, and neonate care. Experience in critical care is required, and candidates must not have worked in any related facility in the past year. Preferred candidates are RRTs rather than CRTs. Primary ventilators in use include Servo U, Servo i, LTV. For BiPAP and CPAP equipment, ResMed S9 is utilized. Heated high flow systems are provided by Fisher & Paykel. Each shift has a respiratory manager or team lead who does not take an assignment and serves as a resource. A hospitalist or intensivist is available 24/7. Shifts are scheduled for 12 hours, either 0630-1900 or 1830-0700. Weekend requirements consist of every other weekend, covering both days and nights. Holiday requirements are every other holiday. There is no call or standby call requirement. No floating requirements exist within the respiratory therapy department. Any color scrubs may be worn; scrubs are not provided. Department-specific orientation includes a review of equipment and technology used in practice.

About Cynet Health

Cynet Health is a Joint Commission-accredited, Minority-Owned healthcare staffing agency headquartered in Sterling, Virginia, proudly serving healthcare facilities across the United States since its founding in 2010. As one of the nation's largest and fastest‑growing healthcare staffing firms in the nation, we staff thousands of nursing, allied health, locum tenens, pharmacy, therapy, direct‑hire, and non‑clinical professionals across hospitals, clinics, long‑term care facilities, labs and more. We're one of the most decorated staffing agencies in America-ranked a Top Travel Nursing Company by BluePipes, recognized among the fastest‑growing and most diverse staffing firms by Inc. 5000, Staffing Industry, WBJ and USPAACC-and remain deeply committed to excellence, inclusion, and community impact.

We offer competitive benefits, including:

• Medical, dental & vision insurance
• 401(k) with employer match
• Free and unlimited continuing education units (CEUs)
• Disability insurance
• 24/7 dedicated Care Line and clinical liaison support
• Personalized career consultant and "single point of contact" service
• Industry‑leading pay rates, loyalty rewards & referral bonuses
• Free tax return assistance for travelers

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