Travel Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) - $2,316 per week in Libertyville, IL

Registered Respiratory Therapist
Location: Libertyville, IL
Agency: Cynet Health
Pay: $2,316 per week
Shift Information: Nights - 3 days x 12 hours
Contract Duration: 13 Weeks
Start Date: 11/30/2026

About the Position

Job Title: Respiratory Therapist Profession: Healthcare Specialty: Respiratory Therapy Duration: 13 weeks Shift: Night Shift Hours per Shift: 12 hours Experience: Minimum 2 years with full lifespan of patients, including pediatrics, adults, and geriatrics License: Active license required Certifications: Active BLS, ACLS, PALS, NRP, and either RRT or CRT Must-Have: - Experience with full lifespan of patients (peds, adults, geriatrics) - Active license - Active BLS and ACLS (AHA), PALS, NRP, and RRT (CRT also accepted) - EPIC experience Description: Backfill for Respiratory Therapy Services. Candidates must have a minimum of 2 years of experience. Technical skills required include: Trachs, nitrous oxide procedures, proning techniques, ECMO, critical care experience, and spontaneous breathing trials. Experience with ventilator-associated pneumonia prevention and ABG draws is also required. The facility operates with 1:1 patient ratios. Charcoal gray scrubs are needed. The work environment includes a Level 1 Trauma Center, a Level II NICU, and is a teaching hospital. This facility holds Magnet Designation and is a Primary Stroke Center. Experience with neonates to geriatric respiratory patients is needed. Plenty of PPE is available, including N95 masks. Patient ratios are maintained at 1:1. Required certifications include BLS, PALS, ACLS, NRP, and either RRT or CRT. Support on the unit includes a supervisor. Charting is conducted using an EPIC system. Floating to hospitals within the designated area may occur based on contract needs. Scheduling includes 12-hour shifts with a weekend rotation every other week. There is no on-call requirement. Holiday expectations will be based on the needs of the facility.

Requirements

Required for Onboarding

• ACLS
• BLS
• PALS - AHA
• Skills Checklist
• Specialty Exam