Travel Pediatric Critical Care Respiratory Therapist - $2,444 per week

RemoteWorker US; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading travel healthcare agency seeks a Pediatric Respiratory Therapist for a temporary position in Chicago, Illinois. The role involves evaluating patient care plans alongside other healthcare professionals, providing essential respiratory support, and ensuring quality patient care. Candidates should have appropriate certifications and experience in critical care contexts. Join a supportive team that values your expertise and fosters your career growth across locations.

Benefits

Health Insurance Coverage

401K matching

New licensing reimbursement

Qualifications

• At least 2 years of experience as a Respiratory Therapist.
• Proven experience as a Respiratory Therapist.
• Maintain current CPR or BCLS certification.

Responsibilities

• Evaluating patient and recommending a treatment plan.
• Providing respiratory care to patients with critical conditions.
• Performing timely and accurate documentation.

Skills

Attention to detail

Compassion

Communication skills

Education

Certified Respiratory Therapist (RRT)

Current CPR or BCLS Certification

Preferred: BCLS, ACLS, PALS, NALS, or NRP

Job description

Focus Staff is seeking a travel Pediatric Respiratory Therapist for a travel job in Chicago, Illinois.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Pediatric Respiratory Therapist
• Discipline: Allied Health Professional
• Start Date: 07/14/2025
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, nights
• Employment Type: Travel

We currently have a client in CHICAGO, IL looking for Traveling Respiratory Therapist (RRT)!

Focus Staff is seeking a traveling Respiratory Therapist to help us to provide quality patient care during this COVID 19 Crisis. As a member of the Respiratory Team, develop and ensure the patient plan of care in collaboration with physicians, registered nurses, and other therapists. Ask your recruiter if this job qualifies as a crisis rate.

Contract Assignment – 13 Weeks (Temporary)
Shift: 3x12 Nights

Rewards: (Respiratory Therapist)

• Pay depends on location and experience.
• We are offering a very competitive package to the right Respiratory Therapist.
• Health Insurance Coverage
• 401K matching
• New licensing reimbursement
• Job staffing in all 50 states

Candidates need to possess phenomenal efficiency and attention to detail with a strong knowledge of procedures and patient safety. Being Compassionate and sensitive is a prerequisite for the profession.

Requirements

• Proven experience as Repertory Therapist
• Maintain current CPR or BCLS certification.
• BCLS, ACLS, PALS, NALS, or NRP preferred
• Excellent communication skills with the staff, physicians, patients and families

Work Experience: At least 2 years of experience

If you are seeking Respiratory Therapist position and would like to work with an agency that will listen to your needs and career goals, then Focus Staff is the right place to be. We are proud of our ability to build relationships with all our healthcare professionals, whether you are seeking Travel assignments, PRN work or Permanent Placed positions.

Responsibilities:

• Evaluating patient and recommends a treatment plan
• Providing respiratory care to patients with critical and complex medical and surgical conditions
• Performing insertion and removal of endotracheal tubes
• Performing timely and accurate documentation
• Promoting continuous quality improvement
• Teaching and counseling patients/families

Job Type: Contract/Temporary/Travel
Location: CHICAGO, IL

If You have a Passion for Respiratory Therapy, Apply Today and a Recruiter will guide you through the Process.
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Focus Staff Job ID #a0xVt000007RZAXIA4. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Travel RRT - Respiratory Therapist

About Focus Staff

Your Journey, Our Focus. Travel Confidently, Care Boldly with Focus Staff.

At Focus Staff, we’re here to make your travel healthcare career rewarding, seamless, and stress-free.

Whether you’re a travel nurse, therapist, or allied health professional, we take care of the details so you can focus on what you do best — caring for others. Our mission is simple: to help healthcare heroes like you thrive, no matter where your journey takes you.

With thousands of job opportunities across all 50 states, our dedicated recruiters work closely with you to match you to the right assignment, based on what matters most toyou— pay, location, benefits, or career growth.

From day one, you’ll enjoy premium benefits like medical coverage that bridges between assignments, 401K matching, travel and licensing reimbursements, and personalized housing support. Plus, our team is here for you 24/7, with clinical support available whenever you need guidance or backup.

At Focus Staff, we believe in making every assignment a smooth, comfortable, and empowering experience.Let’s make your next adventure your best one yet.