Travel Respiratory Therapy Technician in Peoria, IL

Respiratory Therapy Technician
Location: Peoria, IL
Agency: Concentric Healthcare Staffing
Pay: Competitive weekly pay (inquire for details)
Shift Information: 12 hours
Contract Duration: 13 Weeks
Start Date: ASAP

About the Position

Job Title

Respiratory Therapist

Location

Peoria, IL | Acute Care

Schedule / Job Type

Contract | Nights | 12-Hour Shifts (1830–0700) | Every other weekend (Saturday & Sunday) | Every other holiday | No on-call requirement

Key Responsibilities

• Provide respiratory therapy services across general medical, intermediate, and ICU patient populations, including adults, pediatrics, and neonates
• Manage assigned caseload using the AARC point system, with an expected assignment of approximately 26–28 points per shift
• Operate and manage ventilators and respiratory equipment including Servo U, Servo i, LTV, Trilogy, ResMed S9 (BiPAP/CPAP), and Fisher & Paykel heated high flow systems
• Collaborate with on-site hospitalists and intensivists available 24/7, as well as a shift team lead who serves as a clinical resource
• Complete department-specific orientation including EHR training, ventilator review, IPV, and specialty item review, followed by precepted shifts
• Adhere to a drug-free campus policy , including a negative drug screen for all panels prior to start

Required Qualifications

• Active Illinois Respiratory Therapy license (or confirmation that the application process has been initiated)
• BLS certification required
• RRT (Registered Respiratory Therapist) or CRT (Certified Respiratory Therapist) credential required
• Experience in a large critical care facility (300+ beds)
• Critical care experience required
• Must not have worked at an OSF facility within the past year
• Must live more than 50 miles from the facility to be eligible for standard contract rates

Preferred Experience / Skills

• RRT credential preferred over CRT
• Familiarity with Servo U, Servo i, LTV, and Trilogy ventilator platforms
• Experience with ResMed S9 BiPAP/CPAP and Fisher & Paykel heated high flow systems

Why Join Us

• Work within a well-supported respiratory therapy department featuring dedicated shift team leads, no floating requirements, and 24/7 physician coverage
• Structured onboarding with a defined orientation program designed to set travelers up for success before working independently