Travel Respiratory Therapist - Certified RT/CRT

American Traveler; Peoria (IL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

High Pay and Bonuses

Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance w

401(k) Plan

Weekly Payroll Deposit

Free Online CEUs

Generous Housing Allowance

Travel and Licensure Reimbursements

Non-taxed Per Diem and Subsidy

Traveler Rewards and Discounts

Job summary

American Traveler is seeking a Travel Respiratory Therapist (Certified RT/CRT) for a Magnet hospital in Peoria, Illinois. You’ll provide expert care to patients across ICU, ER and floor units while traveling with our responsive team.

This role requires 1+ year of recent experience, an Illinois license, CRT or RRT credential, BLS and ACLS. Specialty certifications and references are preferred; recruiters will provide specifics.

Qualifications

• 1+ year of recent experience in this setting.
• Valid Respiratory Therapy license as required by this state.
• Valid CRT or RRT Credential.
• Valid Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association (AHA).
• Valid Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification through AHA.
• Specialty-related certifications are preferred and may be required.
• Professional References
• Additional job specific requirements will be provided by your Recruiter

Responsibilities

• Respiratory therapists specialize in treating acute and chronic respiratory conditions, including asthma, cardiac arrest, drowning, blockages, anaphylaxis reactions, emphysema, lung infections and cancers.
• Under the guidance of a physician, they work in all units within a hospital, including the ICU, Pediatric ICU, Neonatal ICU, ER, sleep and pulmonary labs, or in nursing homes and home health settings.
• They conduct many diagnostic and analytic procedures such as evaluating lung capacity, performing chest physiotherapy, monitoring cardiopulmonary systems, checking patients' tissue specimens, and conducting pulmonary function tests.

Skills

Respiratory therapy exp

BLS certified

ACLS certified

CRT or RRT credential

Professional references

Job description

American Traveler has an immediate opening for a Travel Respiratory Therapist - Certified RT/CRT job at a Magnet hospital in Peoria, Illinois. Respiratory Therapist travelers who work with us receive a highly competitive pay and benefits package. You'll enjoy the personalized client service that has earned us high ratings from travelers nationwide -- and the security that comes from working with an established, Joint Commission-certified agency.

More about traveling in Illinois:Illinois travel assignments can take you to quaint towns or big cities -- Chicago for one. This America's Heartland state is known for winning sports franchises, agricultural production and friendly residents.

Job ID: P-784233

Requirements

• 1+ year of recent experience in this setting
• Valid Respiratory Therapy license as required by this state
• Valid CRT or RRT Credential
• Valid Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association (AHA)
• Valid Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification through AHA
• Specialty-related certifications are preferred and may be required
• Professional References
• Additional job specific requirements will be provided by your Recruiter

Responsibilities

Respiratory therapists specialize in treating acute and chronic respiratory conditions, including asthma, cardiac arrest, drowning, blockages, anaphylaxis reactions, emphysema, lung infections and cancers. Under the guidance of a physician, they work in all units within a hospital, including the ICU, Pediatric ICU, Neonatal ICU, ER, sleep and pulmonary labs, or in nursing homes and home health settings. They conduct many diagnostic and analytic procedures such as evaluating lung capacity, performing chest physiotherapy, monitoring cardiopulmonary systems, checking patients' tissue specimens, and conducting pulmonary function tests. A primary and vital task of respiratory therapists is the management of ventilators and artificial breathing devices for those who have breathing problems.

Benefits

• High Pay and Bonuses
• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance with Day 1 Options
• 401(k) Plan
• Weekly Payroll Deposit
• Free Online CEUs
• Generous Housing Allowance
• Travel and Licensure Reimbursements
• Non-taxed Per Diem and Subsidy
• Traveler Rewards and Discounts

Job ID: P-784233

Open Positions: 1