Respiratory Unit - Respiratory Therapist - $2660 per week.

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Respiratory Unit - Respiratory Therapist - $2660 per week.

Chicago, IL
Posted 3 weeks ago

About the job

Trusted connects clinicians directly with travel jobs, offering transparency and more earnings. This role focuses on pediatric respiratory care, requiring 2+ years of experience and travel background in a dynamic environment.

Requirements

  • Respiratory Therapist license
  • Travel experience required
  • 2+ years pediatric ICU experience
  • Floating to multiple units

Qualifications

  • BLS, ACLS, PALS, NRP certifications
  • Valid healthcare license
  • Experience with LIS system
  • Epic experience preferred

Full job description

Trusted is seeking an experienced allied health professional for this exciting travel assignment. Trusted has streamlined the travel experience by enabling clinicians to apply directly to jobs without the need for recruiters. This unique approach provides more transparency, eliminates pesky calls from recruiters, and puts more money in your pocket. Join the thousands of nurses and allied health professionals across the country who have already made the switch to a more modern way to work.

Shift: 7:00 PM - 7:30 AM

Experience:

• 24 months of experience with 3 months within the last 12 months.

• 24 months of Respiratory Unit experience.

• Travel experience is required.

• 3 months of Epic experience is preferred.

Requirements:

• Candidates must have a license (required for submission).

• This role will require floating to multiple units

• COVID vaccination required after submission. Declinations not accepted.

• No current placement allowed at Program: Cross Country Program - Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago.

Pre-employment modules may be required for this role. Please upload any certifications or health documents you have to your profile to expedite your on-boarding process.

Additional Details:

1 manager reference from within the last 6 months OR 2 charge nurse references from within the last 6 months (one reference must be from most recent employment)

Required Skills/Experience: - Prior travel is required. - A minimum of 2+ years of RRT experience in the pediatric critical care arena (PICU/NICU/CCU) required. - Centrifuging, aliquoting, distribution, and working with an LIS system required.

Unit Details: - Pediatric patient population. - Patient assignments are based on a points system.

Shift & Scheduling: - Every other weekend.

Floating Requirements: - Must be able to work both NICU and PICU, as well as either CCU and/or acute care floors.

14 days maximum time off

1 Charge/Lead reference required from within the last 6 months

Certifications:

• BLS (Basic Life Support)

• RRT (Registered Respiratory Therapist)

• ACLS (Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support)

• PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support)

• NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program – 8th Edition)

  • Skills Checklist: Yes
  • References: Yes
  • Certifications: Pediatric Advanced Life Support, Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support, Registered Respiratory Therapist, Neonatal Resuscitation Program – 8th Edition, Basic Life Support

Job Details

  • Job Type: Travel
  • Nurse/Patient: – –
  • Shift Type: Night
  • Contract Date: 2026-09-07
  • Expected Length: 13 weeks
  • Hours per Shift: 12
  • Shifts per Week: 3

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