Travel Respiratory Therapist — Nights, 13-Week Contract

HealthForce Healthcare

Robinson (IL)

On-site

USD 87,000 - 90,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

Healthforce Healthcare is seeking a Registered Respiratory Therapist for a 13-week travel assignment in Robinson, Illinois. The role involves hospital-based respiratory care with nights, 3x12 shifts (6:00 pm–6:30 am).

Start date is 11/21/2026 and offers a guaranteed 36 hours per week with weekly pay between $1,920 and $1,989. Required IL RT license, BLS/ACLS/NRP/PALS certifications, and preferred 1 year of experience.

Qualifications

Current IL Respiratory Therapist License required.
BLS, ACLS, NRP, and PALS certifications required.
Minimum 1 year of respiratory therapy experience preferred.

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, ABG, 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 meet 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 errors; participate in performance improvement activities and comply with all safety procedures.