Travel Respiratory Therapist Registered Respiratory Therapist Job

Overview
Respiratory Therapist (Registered Respiratory Therapist) needed for a travel assignment in Robinson, Illinois. Start date: 11/21/2026. 13-week contract with guaranteed hours. Earn a weekly pay range of $1,920–$1,989. Shift is Nights, 3 days per week on a 3x12 schedule (6:00 pm–6:30 am). Setting: Hospital-based cardiopulmonary care. This is a travel - temporary assignment through Healthforce Healthcare LLC.

Key Highlights
- Weekly pay: $1,920–$1,989 per week
- Guaranteed hours: 36 hours per week
- Contract duration: 13 weeks
- Shift: Nights, 3x12
- Start date: 11/21/2026
- Setting: Hospital-based respiratory care

Responsibilities
- Perform comprehensive respiratory assessments and initial screenings; tailor therapy plans based on physician orders and patient age, culture, and psychosocial factors.
- Initiate and administer prescribed respiratory therapies and medications; monitor patient responses and adjust therapies as needed.
- Track physiological responses to therapy (vital signs, arterial blood gases, blood chemistry) and consult with physicians if adverse events occur.
- Conduct tests such as lung function assessments and monitoring for cardiopulmonary function; optimize equipment settings to achieve therapeutic goals.
- Maintain accurate documentation in electronic and hard copy patient records; ensure timely updates and proper hand-off communications.
- Uphold safety standards to minimize the risk of errors; participate in performance improvement activities and comply with all safety procedures.

Requirements
- Current IL Respiratory Therapist License required
- BLS, ACLS, NRP, and PALS required
- Minimum 1 year of respiratory therapy experience preferred
- Strong computer skills with the ability to navigate EMR programs
- Ability to work in a hospital setting and contribute to a high-reliability environment

Benefits and Support
- 24/7 recruiter and travel support
- Assignment onboarding and credentialing assistance
- Travel logistics support
- Housing options and relocation support available
- Dedicated support throughout the assignment

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Please note: Pay rates and guaranteed hours are estimates and may vary. Final compensation packages and confirmed hours will be discussed during the hiring process.

About Healthforce

Healthforce is a nationwide travel healthcare staffing agency connecting travel nurses and allied health professionals with high-quality contract assignments across the United States.

We specialize in placing clinicians in travel nursing jobs , allied health travel assignments , and local contract opportunities in hospitals, long-term care facilities, and outpatient settings. Whether you are an experienced traveler or taking your first assignment, Healthforce provides the support and opportunities you need to succeed.

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Healthforce partners with healthcare facilities across the country to offer a wide range of opportunities for nurses and allied professionals.

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Our goal is simple: match you with the right assignment, in the right location, at the right pay.

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We know that travel healthcare professionals have options. That is why we focus on delivering a better experience at every step of the process.

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We do not just place you in a job. We help you build a sustainable travel healthcare career.

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