Respiratory Therapist (RRT/CRT) - Pulmonary | Travel/Contract Location: Libertyville Facility Type: Level I Trauma Center | Level II NICU | Teaching Hospital | Magnet Facility | Primary Stroke Center

Respiratory Therapist (RRT/CRT) - Pulmonary | Travel/Contract

We are seeking an experienced Respiratory Therapist (RRT/CRT) to work across the full patient lifespan (neonates to geriatrics) in a high-acuity, fast-paced hospital setting. The ideal candidate will have strong critical care and ventilator management experience.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide respiratory care to neonatal, pediatric, adult, and geriatric patients
• Manage ventilators and advanced airway support
• Perform ABG draws and interpretation, spontaneous breathing trials, proning techniques
• Assist with ECMO support (if applicable), nitrous oxide procedures
• Manage patients with tracheostomies, ventilator-associated pneumonia (VAP) prevention and treatment

Requirements (MUST HAVE)

• Experience: Minimum 2 years with full lifespan care (Peds + Adults + Geri)
• Licensure: Active Illinois RT License
• Certifications (ALL REQUIRED at submission): BLS (AHA), ACLS (AHA), PALS, NRP, RRT (Preferred) or CRT accepted
• EMR Experience: Epic (Required)

Clinical Skills Required

• Tracheostomy care
• Ventilator management (critical care)
• Nitrous oxide procedures
• Proning techniques
• ECMO exposure
• VAP prevention/management
• Spontaneous breathing trials
• ABG draws

Facility & Unit Details

• Beds: 273
• Patient Ratio: 1:1
• Patient Population: Neonates to geriatric respiratory patients
• PPE: Fully available (including N95)

Equipment & Technology

• Ventilators: PB840, PB980, Servo-U, Hamilton
• CPAP/BiPAP: V60s, ResMed, RemStar
• High Flow: Optiflow
• Transport Vents: Hamilton

Support & Work Environment

• Supervisor support onsite
• Collaborative, high-acuity team environment

Floating

• May float to other facilities within the health system (based on contract)

Orientation

• 1 day unit orientation

Schedule

• Shift: 12-hour shifts
• Weekend Rotation: Every other weekend
• On-Call: None
• Holidays: Based on department needs

Additional Information

• Scrubs: Charcoal Gray (Required)
• Parking: Free

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