Travel Respiratory Therapist — 13-Week Night Shift

Healthforce; Robinson (IL); On-site; USD 87,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

24/7 recruiter support

Credentialing assistance

Housing options

Travel logistics support

Dedicated assignment support

Job summary

Healthforce is seeking a Respiratory Therapist (RRT) for a travel assignment in Robinson, Illinois. The 13-week contract offers 36 hours weekly on a 3x12 night shift (6:00 pm–6:30 am) in a hospital setting, with guaranteed hours and weekly pay. Start date is 11/21/2026.

Licensure in IL, BLS, ACLS, NRP, and PALS are required, with at least 1 year of experience preferred. Healthforce provides travel and credentialing support, housing options, and 24/7 recruiter assistance.

Qualifications

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

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, ABGs, blood chemistry) and consult with physicians if adverse events occur.
• Conduct tests such as lung function assessments and monitor 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.

Skills

Clinical assessment

Therapy adjustment

EMR navigation

Team collaboration

Education

IL Respiratory Therapist License

BLS

ACLS

NRP

PALS

Tools

EMR systems

Job description

Healthforce is seeking a Respiratory Therapist (RRT) for a travel assignment in Robinson, Illinois. The 13-week contract offers 36 hours weekly on a 3x12 night shift (6:00 pm–6:30 am) in a hospital setting, with guaranteed hours and weekly pay. Start date is 11/21/2026.

Licensure in IL, BLS, ACLS, NRP, and PALS are required, with at least 1 year of experience preferred. Healthforce provides travel and credentialing support, housing options, and 24/7 recruiter assistance.