Travel Registered Respiratory Therapist
Chicago, IL
GHR Healthcare - Travel
3x12 hrs

Hospital Respiratory Therapist (RRT) – Night shift in West Loop, Chicago. 13-week travel contract with competitive weekly pay. Provide critical respiratory care, ventilator management, and pulmonary support in a busy hospital setting.

Job Details

• Position: Respiratory Therapist (RRT) / Travel Respiratory Therapist
• Employment Type: Travel Contract (13 weeks)
• Location: On-site – West Loop, Chicago, IL 60607
• Start Date: May 4, 2026
• Shift: 12-hour night shifts (3 shifts per week)
• Weekly Estimated Pay: $1,460 – $1,570

Qualifications / Job Requirements

• Active Respiratory Therapist credential (RRT)
• Minimum 1 year of hospital-based respiratory therapy experience (ICU, med-surg, or step-down preferred)
• BLS and ACLS certifications
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision in a fast-paced hospital environment
• Strong communication, patient education, and teamwork skills for effective shift-to-shift handoffs

Key Responsibilities

• Provide intensive respiratory care and patient transport as medically prescribed
• Manage mechanical ventilation and ventilator settings; provide ventilator weaning and troubleshooting
• Evaluate patients and recommend appropriate respiratory treatment plans
• Administer physician-prescribed treatments using ventilatory equipment, oxygen therapy, and aerosol devices
• Perform chest physiotherapy, suctioning, oximetry, capnography, and pulmonary function studies
• Assist with procedures such as bronchoscopy, chest tube management, and tracheostomy care
• Perform arterial punctures, 12-lead EKGs, and basic arrhythmia recognition
• Operate, maintain, and troubleshoot respiratory care and mechanical ventilation equipment
• Accurately document all treatments, patient responses, and therapy charges in the medical record
• Communicate effectively with physicians and multidisciplinary team members to ensure continuity of care
• Perform other duties as assigned within the scope of respiratory therapy practice

Why Join This Team

• Work in a well-regarded Chicago hospital located in the vibrant West Loop neighborhood
• Travel respiratory therapy job with a defined 13-week contract and competitive weekly pay
• Opportunity to build ICU and ventilator management experience
• Collaborative clinical team and supportive environment for professional growth

Ready to apply? Apply now to join our respiratory care team in Chicago. Submit your resume, RRT credential, and certifications today. Join our healthcare team and advance your career in respiratory therapy and travel healthcare jobs.

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