Travel Respiratory Therapist - $1,870 per week

About the role

Respiratory Therapist (RT PEDS) in a Level I trauma center setting. This role involves providing specialized respiratory care to pediatric and adult patients in an acute care hospital environment, with a focus on critical care and emergency department procedures during night shifts.

Responsibilities

• Perform airway management including endotracheal tube placement, suctioning, extubation, and intubation assist
• Administer oxygen therapy using devices like bag and mask, high flow nasal cannula, and ventilators
• Manage mechanical ventilation including BiPAP and CPAP, troubleshoot alarms, and wean from ventilation
• Utilize Cerner charting system
• Work within adult critical care and emergency department settings with bedside bronchoscopies

Requirements

• BLS and RRT certification required
• Minimum of 1 year of experience in adult critical care or emergency department settings
• Active Illinois license required
• Open to first-time travelers
• Flexible with schedule requests
• Must complete orientation modules prior to start
• Available to work holidays as required

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in trauma level I or II hospital settings
• Certification in airway management devices
• Familiarity with Cerner

Benefits

• Private housing or generous housing allowance
• Comprehensive health insurance with prescription coverage
• Dependent health insurance with prescription coverage
• Competitive salaries
• Referral bonuses
• Travel reimbursement
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Direct deposit/free checking
• Unlimited free CE credits

Schedule

3x12 Night shifts (1800-0630) with at least 36 hours per week.