Travel Respiratory Therapist - Registered RT/RRT

American Traveler, LLC.; Libertyville (IL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free parking

PPE provided

First-time travelers welcome

Job summary

American Traveler is seeking a Registered Respiratory Therapist with 2+ years of full lifespan critical care experience for a night shift at a Level 1 Trauma Center.

Active RT license, BLS/ACLS/PALS/NRP, EPIC EMR, and ventilator expertise are required. The assignment offers 36 hours/week, 12-hour nights, and potential cross-facility coverage.

First-time travelers welcome; PPE provided and free parking.

Qualifications

• Active RT license required.
• BLS, ACLS, PALS and NRP certifications required.
• RRT is required; CRT accepted.
• Minimum 2 years of full lifespan critical care experience.
• Neonatal and pediatric experience required.
• Epic EMR experience is required.
• Must have professional reference within the last year from supervisor/manager.
• DOB and last 4 digits of SSN required for consideration.

Responsibilities

• Provide respiratory therapy in a Level 1 Trauma Center ICU and NICU.
• Care for neonates to geriatrics with 1:1 patient ratios.
• Work 12-hour night shifts, 6pm start, 36 hours per week.
• Weekend rotation every other weekend.
• No on-call requirements.
• Operate PB840/PB980/Servo-U/Hamilton ventilators and CPAP/BiPAP.
• Use EPIC EMR for documentation.
• Support patient care across full lifespan with supervisor available.
• One day orientation on unit; holiday coverage as needed.

Skills

Active RT license

BLS

ACLS

PALS

NRP

RRT required

CRT accepted

EPIC EMR

Neonatal experience

Pediatric experience

Geriatric experience

Ventilator management

ABG draws

Tools

PB840 ventilators

PB980

Servo-U

Hamilton ventilators

ResMed/RemStar CPAP/BiPAP

Optiflow

Hamilton transport vents

Job description

American Traveler is seeking a Registered Respiratory Therapist with 2+ years of full lifespan (neonatal, pediatric, adult, and geriatric) critical care experience for a night shift position at a Level 1 Trauma Center.

Requirements

• Active RT license required (if applicable)
• BLS, ACLS, PALS, and NRP certifications required (AHA)
• RRT required, CRT also accepted
• Minimum 2 years of experience across full lifespan patient care including peds, adults, and geriatrics
• Neonatal and pediatric experience required
• EPIC EMR experience required
• Skilled in trach care, nitrous oxide procedures, proning techniques, ECMO, ventilator-associated pneumonia prevention, spontaneous breathing trials, and ABG draws
• Critical care experience required
• Minimum 1 professional reference dated within the last year from a Supervisor, Manager, Director, or Charge RN
• Candidate DOB and last 4 digits of SSN required for consideration

Responsibilities

• Respiratory Therapy Services: Pulmonary unit within a Level 1 Trauma Center, Level II NICU, Magnet-designated teaching hospital with a Primary Stroke Center
• Patient population ranges from neonates to geriatric respiratory patients
• 1:1 patient ratios
• 12-hour night shift schedule, 6pm start, 36 hours per week
• Weekend rotation every other weekend
• No on-call requirements
• Potential floating to other hospitals within the Patient Service Area based on contract terms
• Uses PB840, PB980, Servo-U, and Hamilton ventilators, V60 and ResMed/RemStar CPAP/BiPAP, Optiflow, and Hamilton transport vents
• EPIC EMR experience required
• Provide respiratory therapy care across the full patient lifespan, from neonates through geriatric patients
• Supervisor support available on the unit
• One day of orientation provided on the unit
• Holiday coverage required based on facility needs
• Charcoal gray scrub color required
• Free parking available
• Ample PPE, including N95 masks, provided
• First-time travelers considered upon review
• Former Advocate Health employees must be separated at least 12 months before becoming eligible for travel assignments
• Local candidates accepted at the same pay rate with no radius restrictions
• Time off requests must be submitted for manager approval and are not guaranteed

Benefits

• High Pay and Bonuses
• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance with Day 1 Options
• 401(k) Plan
• Weekly Payroll Deposit
• Free Online CEUs

Job ID: P-764661

Open Positions: 1