Travel Respiratory Therapist - Registered RT/RRT

Travel Respiratory Therapist - Registered RT/RRTAmerican TravelerLibertyville, Illinois, United StatesPosition ID: P-774241Assignment type: travelShift: NightsLength (weeks): 13Openings: 1Start date: 2026-11-30T00:00:00.000Z$2,400.00/week (estimated advertised weekly pay)DescriptionAmerican Traveler is seeking a Respiratory Therapist (RRT/CRT) for a Level 1 Trauma Center, requiring 2+ years of full lifespan experience and EPIC proficiency.DetailsRespiratory Therapy Services: Pulmonary unit within a Level 1 Trauma Center and Level II NICUPatient population spans neonates to geriatric respiratory patients1:1 patient ratios12-hour night shift schedule with a 6pm start, 36 hours per weekWeekend rotation every other weekendNo on-call requirementsPotential floating to other hospitals within the Patient Service Area based on contract needsUses EPIC charting systemVentilators include PB840, PB980, Servo-U, and HamiltonCPAP/BiPAP equipment includes V60s, ResMed, and RemStarUtilizes Optiflow and Hamilton transport ventsRequirementsActive RT license required if applicableBLS, ACLS, PALS, and NRP certifications (AHA) requiredRRT required, CRT also acceptedMinimum 2 years of experience with full lifespan patients (pediatric, adult, and geriatric)Critical care experience requiredEPIC charting experience requiredExperience with trach care, nitrous oxide procedures, proning techniques, ECMO, ventilator-associated pneumonia prevention, spontaneous breathing trials, and ABG drawsMinimum 1 professional reference dated within the last year from a Supervisor, Manager, Director, or Charge RNCandidate DOB and last 4 of SSN required for considerationAdditional InformationFacility is a Level 1 Trauma Center, Level II NICU, Magnet-designated teaching hospital, and Primary Stroke Center with 273 bedsUnit support provided by a SupervisorOne day of on-unit orientation providedHoliday coverage based on facility needsCharcoal gray scrubs requiredFree parking available on-sitePlenty of PPE available, including N95 masksFirst-time travelers considered upon reviewLocal candidates accepted at the same rate with no radius restrictionsFormer Advocate Health employees must be separated for at least 12 months before becoming eligible for travel assignments