Travel Registered Respiratory Therapist - $1,685 per week

Supplemental Health Care, Inc.; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 77,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full medical coverage

Dental and vision

401(k)

CEU access

Referral bonus

Discount program

Health savings account

Job summary

Supplemental Health Care is seeking a travel Long Term Acute Care Registered Respiratory Therapist for a travel assignment in Chicago, Illinois. This 13-week contract offers 36 hours per week on day shifts, with 12-hour shifts and a travel-friendly schedule.

The ideal candidate is a Registered Respiratory Care Practitioner with 1–2 years of acute care experience and current BLS, ACLS, and PALS certifications.

Qualifications

• Must be a Registered Respiratory Care Practitioner (RRT)
• 1–2 years minimum acute care experience
• Active BLS (American Heart Association)
• Active ACLS
• Active PALS
• Strong customer service skills
• Ability to handle a multi-task environment
• Basic PC skills including Windows NT and computerized respiratory equipment

Responsibilities

• Provide respiratory care services to individual patients and families.
• Respond to medical emergencies and perform routine equipment maintenance.

Skills

Registered Respiratory Therapist

Acute care experience

BLS

ACLS

PALS

Customer service

Multi-tasking

Respiratory equipment

Windows NT

Tools

Windows NT

Respiratory equipment

Job description

Supplemental Health Care is seeking a travel Long Term Acute Care Registered Respiratory Therapist for a travel job in Chicago, Illinois.

Job Description & Requirements

Supplemental Health Care is seeking a travel Long Term Acute Care Registered Respiratory Therapist for a travel job in Chicago, Illinois.

• Specialty: Registered Respiratory Therapist
• Discipline: Allied Health Professional
• Start Date: ASAP
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, days
• Employment Type: Travel

Job Description:

Supplemental Health Care is hiring Respiratory Therapists for contract assignments at partnering Long Term Acute Care Facilitys in Chicago, Illinois.

Whether you’re looking to travel or stay local, we’re committed to helping Respiratory Therapists find the right fit with top facilities across the country. With more than 40 years of experience in healthcare staffing, Supplemental Health Care offers reliable support, competitive pay, and great benefits every step of the way.

Qualifications:

• Must be a Registered Respiratory Care Practitioner
• 1-2 years minimum acute care experience
• Active Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
• Active Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification
• Active Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification
• BLS from the American Heart Association is required
• Strong customer service skills
• Ability to handle a multi-task environment
• Basic PC skills such as Windows NT and computerized respiratory equipment

Respiratory Therapist Contract Details:

• $1,532 - $1,685 per week*
• 13-week contract with possibility of extension
• AM shifts available
• Duties will include but are not limited to respiratory care services to individual patients and their families by the application of the clinical process in assessing, care planning, implementing, documenting, and evaluating the care given.
• May respond to medical emergencies throughout the facility and perform routine maintenance on equipment.

What We Offer:

• Full medical, dental, vision, life, and even pet insurance!
• Round the clock support. No matter where you are or what time it is, Supplemental Health Care is standing by.
• SHC's Share the Care referral program is the most dynamic, profitable referral program in the industry.
• 401(k) Retirement Savings Program with a wide range of investment options.
• Discounted and free online access to CEU courses through Supplemental University.

Compensation depends on various factors including qualifications and experience.

Supplemental Health Care is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All candidates, including veterans and those with disabilities, are encouraged to apply. SHC will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable local, state, or federal law. To learn more, visit www.shccares.com/eeo

Supplemental Health Care Job ID #1547645. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36.0 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Respiratory Therapist Registered Respiratory Therapist Registered Respiratory Therapist

About Supplemental Health Care

At Supplemental Health Care, a simple belief in the power of caring guides a unique commitment to world-class service in healthcare staffing. For 40 years, we’ve supported talented professionals pursuing their life calling in hospitals, schools, home health, corrections, behavioral health, and other settings. At SHC, we inspire vital connections and enrich lives and inspire better outcomes.

As recipients of the Best in Staffing Awards for both Client and Talent, Supplemental Health Care is proud to be among only 2% of staffing companies singled out for the distinction based on the real feedback of our employees and the clients we serve. SHC has also earned The Joint Commission’s Gold Seal of Approval and is named among the Largest Health Care Staffing companies in the United States by Staffing Industry Analysts.

We are also thrilled to recognize our very own SLP, Dr. Kelly Byrd as the American Staffing Association 2024 National Staffing Employee of the Year and Health Care Sector All-Star. We’re honored to connect Dr. Byrd to employment, share her incredible story, and support her family literacy nonprofit.

For everyone that we serve, SHC is the place where caring hearts thrive.

Benefits

• Referral bonus
• Benefits start day 1
• 401k retirement plan
• Continuing Education
• Discount program
• Health savings account