Travel Respiratory Therapist

Travel Respiratory Therapist

American Traveler is seeking a Respiratory Therapist for a 13-week acute care assignment at a Level 2 trauma hospital, requiring 2+ years of experience and active IL RCP license.

Acute care setting within a Level 2 trauma, 81-bed hospital's Respiratory Therapy unit

24/7 RT coverage with 2 RTs on days, 2 on evenings, and 1 on nights

Day shift schedule consisting of two 12-hour shifts and two 8-hour shifts per week

Shift start times include 0630, 1430, 1830, and 2230

Block scheduling used; no self-scheduling

Every other weekend required, including Saturday and Sunday for all shifts

Every other major holiday rotation (New Year's Day, Memorial Day, Fourth of July, Labor Day, Thanksgiving, Christmas Day)

No on-call requirement

Uses Epic EMR

Utilizes PB980, Trilogy EV300, and V60 ventilators, as well as Vapotherm and High Flow devices

Treats patients with COPD, asthma, COVID, flu, and other common respiratory illnesses

Minimum 2 years of experience as a Respiratory Therapist required

State of Illinois RCP license required if applicable

BLS (AHA) certification required

NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program) certification required

Epic EMR experience preferred

BSN not required for this position

3-5 days of floor-specific orientation provided depending on experience

12 hours of non-billable orientation

No scrub color requirement; solid color bottoms required, tops may be solid or printed

Local candidates welcome, with reduced rates for those within 50 miles of the facility

No radius restriction for eligibility

COVID vaccination not required

Candidates must be able to produce a negative drug screen for all panels as part of a drug-free campus policy

Requested time off must be submitted for consideration