Travel Registered Respiratory Therapist - $2,434 per week

TotalMed; Rockford (IL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Top-paying contracts

24/7 concierge service

Nationwide contracts

High rankings in traveler surveys

Job summary

A leading healthcare staffing agency is seeking a travel Registered Respiratory Therapist for a 13-week assignment in Rockford, Illinois. The role requires 36 hours per week with 12-hour night shifts. Responsibilities include direct patient care, administering respiratory therapies, and maintaining patient records. Ideal candidates should have recent acute care experience and required certifications. This position offers competitive pay and various benefits including top-paying contracts and concierge service, ensuring a supportive work environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 1 year of recent acute care experience.
• NBRC-RRT certification required.
• BLS, ACLS, PALS, and NRP may be required.
• Additional certifications (e.g., NRP, PALS) may be required before assignment.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care in various clinical areas.
• Administer respiratory and cardiology modalities.
• Maintain accurate patient records and documentation.
• Collaborate with healthcare personnel for continuity of care.
• Respond to emergent respiratory situations.
• Collaborate with nurses, physicians, and other hospital personnel to optimize continuity of care.
• Respond to emergent situations requiring respiratory support.

Skills

Acute care experience

Respiratory therapy modalities

Patient record management

Team collaboration

Education

NBRC-RRT certification

BLS certification

ACLS certification

PALS certification

NRP

Tools

Respiratory equipment

Cardiology equipment

Job description

Job Summary

TNAA TotalMed Allied is seeking a travel Registered Respiratory Therapist for a 13‑week assignment in Rockford, Illinois. The role requires 36 hours per week with 12‑hour night shifts.

Key Details

• Specialty: Registered Respiratory Therapist
• Discipline: Allied Health Professional
• Duration: 13 weeks
• Hours: 36 per week (12‑hour nights)
• Employment Type: Travel
• Location: Rockford, IL

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care in various clinical areas, including evaluations and treatments according to procedural guidelines.
• Administer a variety of simple and complex respiratory and cardiology modalities.
• Maintain accurate patient records and documentation.
• Clean, disinfect, assemble, calibrate, and maintain respiratory and cardiology equipment; evaluate equipment for proper function and report malfunctions.
• Perform arterial puncture and analyze samples in accordance with procedure guidelines.
• Collaborate with nurses, physicians, and other hospital personnel to optimize continuity of care.
• Respond to emergent situations requiring respiratory support.

Physical and Patient Care Requirements

Must be able to stand and walk for long periods, bend, lean, and stoop without difficulty. Must lift 20 lb comfortably and handle patient transfers requiring up to 50 lb. Must meet vision requirements including close, distance, color, peripheral, depth perception, and focus adjustment.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 1 year of recent acute care experience.
• NBRC‑RRT certification.
• BLS. ACLS. PALS and NRP may be required.
• Additional certifications (e.g., NRP, PALS) may be required before assignment.

Compensation

Pay is based on 12‑hour shifts and 36 hours per week, subject to confirmation, with a tax‑free stipend amount to be determined. TotalMed Allied Job ID #1400811.

About TNAA TotalMed Allied

TNAA TotalMed Allied is a trusted partner for travel healthcare professionals. We provide dedicated support and a focus on integrity, fun, and career growth.

Benefits

• Top‑paying contracts
• 24/7 concierge one‑on‑one service
• Nationwide short‑ or long‑term contracts
• High rankings in recent traveler surveys