Travel Respiratory Therapist

Travel Respiratory Therapist

American Traveler is seeking a Registered Respiratory Therapist for a night shift hospital position requiring an active RRT license and BLS, ACLS, NRP, and PALS certifications.

Cardiopulmonary care unit providing respiratory therapy services

Night shift, 3 days per week, 6:00p-6:30a

13-week assignment

Current IL Respiratory Therapist license required

Current certifications: BLS, ACLS, NRP, and PALS

RRT certification required

Minimum 1 year of Respiratory Therapy experience preferred

Strong computer skills with ability to navigate EMR programs

Perform respiratory assessments, initial screenings, and reassessments tailored to patient age, culture, and psycho-social needs

Determine treatment requirements including therapy type, method, duration, and medication dosages per physician orders

Develop and evaluate patient/family teaching plans, including pain management and discharge planning

Monitor physiological responses to therapy such as vital signs, arterial blood gases, and blood chemistry changes

Administer respiratory medications based on patient age and clinical condition

Conduct diagnostic tests such as holter monitoring, cardiac monitoring, and lung capacity tests

Perform routine equipment cleaning, maintenance, and calibration assistance

Maintain complete, accurate, and timely documentation in electronic and chart form

Follow established safety and hand-off communication protocols

Participate in performance improvement activities