Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) - Travel Job

Respiratory Therapist Opportunity

We're hiring an experienced Respiratory Therapist for a local healthcare provider where you'll be responsible for assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating the treatment, care, and needs of patients with breathing disorders.

Minimum Requirements

• Associate or bachelor's degree from a Respiratory Therapy or Cardiopulmonary Science program
• Current state license in good standing with the State License Board
• One year experience as an RRT
• BLS certification

• Experience with invasive and non-invasive ventilatory equipment
• Experience with oxygen, aerosol, and nebulizer devices
• Experience performing 12-Lead EKG and basic arrhythmia recognition
• Experience with pulmonary function studies
• Experience assisting with respiratory care procedures including bronchoscopy, percutaneous tracheostomy, and chest tube placement
• Experience with tracheostomy care, including insertion and removal of tracheostomy tubes
• Experience performing arterial puncture
• Experience with mechanical ventilation setup, self-testing, operation, maintenance, and monitoring
• ACLS certification

Assignment Details

• 3x12 schedule

Apply now and one of our recruiters will reach out with the details to see if this is the right fit for you.

Benefits Designed for Travelers

We deeply value your commitment to improving the lives of others, that's why we offer a comprehensive and competitive benefits package starting your first day.

• Weekly, On-Time Pay because that's how it should be
• Full Medical Benefits & 401k Matching Plan
• 24/7 Recruiter: Your main point of contact available by text, phone or email
• Competitive Referral Bonuses
• 100% Paid Housing Available
• Travel & License Reimbursement

Impacting Patient Care Nationwide

As a health professional with Jackson HealthPros, you get the flexibility, stability and growth you need with the satisfaction of impacting communities nationwide. Choose from a variety of career options including direct hire, temp-to-hire, and travel contracts in cities coast to coast. Get full-time pay, benefits, and relocation assistance (at no cost to you) in travel contracts that give you the freedom to explore, with the stability of a full-time job. Find your perfect match with ProVenture, our AI enhanced career app designed for health professionals.

Location Highlights

Chicago, Illinois offers lakefront access and urban convenience, with Millennium Park and the Lakefront Trail both located in the city center. The city provides access to cultural destinations such as the Art Institute of Chicago and Navy Pier, and both are well-known landmarks within a short commute from downtown neighborhoods. Outdoor options include North Avenue Beach and Lincoln Park, while Indiana Dunes National Park is about an hour away by car. Chicago also features extensive public transit through the CTA rail and bus system, making it a strong fit for clinicians seeking a fast-paced urban assignment.

EEO Statement

Jackson Healthcare and its family of companies are an EEO/AA Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity and expression, national origin, age, disability or protected veteran status. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all of our associates.