Travel Respiratory Therapist Registered Respiratory Therapist Job

Overview

Respiratory Therapist (Registered Respiratory Therapist) needed for a travel assignment in Robinson, Illinois. Start date: 11/21/2026. 13-week contract with guaranteed hours. Earn a weekly pay range of $1,920–$1,989. Shift is Nights, 3 days per week on a 3x12 schedule (6:00 pm–6:30 am). Setting: Hospital-based cardiopulmonary care. This is a travel - temporary assignment through Healthforce Healthcare LLC.

Responsibilities

• Perform comprehensive respiratory assessments and initial screenings; tailor therapy plans based on physician orders and patient age, culture, and psychosocial factors
• Initiate and administer prescribed respiratory therapies and medications; monitor patient responses and adjust therapies as needed
• Track physiological responses to therapy (vital signs, arterial blood gases, blood chemistry) and consult with physicians if adverse events occur
• Conduct tests such as lung function assessments and monitoring for cardiopulmonary function; optimize equipment settings to achieve therapeutic goals
• Maintain accurate documentation in electronic and hard copy patient records; ensure timely updates and proper hand-off communications
• Uphold safety standards to minimize the risk of errors; participate in performance improvement activities and comply with all safety procedures

Requirements

• Current IL Respiratory Therapist License required
• BLS, ACLS, NRP, and PALS required
• Minimum 1 year of respiratory therapy experience preferred
• Strong computer skills with the ability to navigate EMR programs
• Ability to work in a hospital setting and contribute to a high-reliability environment

Benefits and Support

• 24/7 recruiter and travel support
• Assignment onboarding and credentialing assistance
• Travel logistics support
• Housing options and relocation support available
• Dedicated support throughout the assignment