Respiratory Therapist
Chicago, IL
GHR Healthcare - PH Division
5x8 hrs

Job Opportunity: Respiratory Therapist (Traveler) - Nights

Location: Chicago, Illinois
Employment Type: Long-Term Assignment (LTA)
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Details

• Night shift
• Works every other weekend and every other holiday
• Flexibility with scheduling is a must; no block schedules

Required Certifications & Licenses

• BLS (American Heart Association or Red Cross)
• PALS (American Heart Association or Red Cross)
• ACLS (American Heart Association or Red Cross)
• NRP (American Heart Association or Red Cross; NALS also accepted for NICU, L&D, Postpartum RNs)
• Valid professional license with primary source verification (updated and verified within 30 days of start)
• Driver’s License, State ID, or Passport

Required Health & Compliance

• COVID-19 Vaccine: 2 doses plus booster or completed declination
• MMR: Proof of 2 vaccines or positive titer showing immunity
• Hepatitis B vaccination (declinations not accepted at some locations)
• Influenza Vaccine or declination (required November 1 - March 31)
• TB Test within 1 year of start date
• Varicella vaccination or titer showing immunity
• Tdap vaccination (declinations not accepted at some locations)
• Annual TB Questionnaire
• Physical/Health Statement: Must be clear to work, completed annually or within 60 days of start
• Fit Test: Annual respirator fit test must be completed prior to start (no onsite fit testing in Illinois)

Professional Requirements

• Resume: Up-to-date and accurate at time of offer acceptance
• Two professional references required (one must be from a manager or direct supervisor)
• Social Security Card or Passport (for verification)
• National Criminal Background Check within one year of start date (some state-specific exceptions apply)
• Prime Badge Photo: Clear headshot with solid background
• Employment Eligibility Verification (Form I-9) or agency attestation
• Signed job description provided by agency
• Completion of onboarding education attestation prior to clearance to start
• Completion of Prime Core Competencies Exam (minimum score 80%)
• Prime Skills Checklist submission required
• Workplace Violence Prevention training (DCI/BVP) required

Additional Notes

• Prior travel experience is not explicitly required for this position.
• Specialty years of experience requirement is not specified in the data provided.

This position is ideal for respiratory therapists seeking a flexible night shift travel assignment in Chicago with a comprehensive credential and compliance process.