Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT)
Rock Island, Illinois
UnityPoint Health Trinity - Rock Island

Job Opportunity: Respiratory Therapist

Location

• State: Illinois
• City: Rock Island
• Facility: Trinity Rock Island (UnityPoint - Quad Cities)

Employment Details

• Type: Temporary
• Contract Length: 13 weeks
• COVID Vaccination Requirement: Travelers must be COVID vaccinated; medical/religious exemptions provided upon request.
• Local Candidates: No locals will be accepted if residential address resides within 60 miles of the facility.

Job Description

As a member of the interdisciplinary team, the Respiratory Therapist will contribute professional knowledge and skills in the provision and management of care to patients through the application of the nursing process.

Responsibilities

• May float to all Quad City locations: Moline, Rock Island, Bettendorf (IA), Muscatine (IA).
• Utilize EMR system: EPIC.

Qualifications

• Experience: 2+ years of Respiratory experience.
• Certifications:

  • BLS (Basic Life Support)
  • ACLS (Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support)
  • NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program)
  • NBRC (RRT) - Registered Respiratory Therapist
• License: Active Illinois License (CRTs will not be accepted).
• Experience with: All age groups.

Profile Requirements

• Work history/resume.
• Home/taxable address (to be listed in profile).
• Skills checklist (must be completed within 1 year of submission date).
• License verification.
• Copy of BLS (AHA) or ARC.
• References (highly preferred; required during onboarding if not provided).

Facility Overview

• Trinity Rock Island is licensed for 327 beds and treats tens of thousands of patients annually.
• Services Include:

  • Level II Trauma Center and emergency department.
  • Heart and vascular services, including open heart surgery and cardiac cath labs.
  • Cardiac rehabilitation.
  • Seven state-of-the-art surgery suites for various surgical services.
  • Epilepsy monitoring unit and neuroscience services.
  • Medical/surgical intensive care units.
  • Comprehensive mental health and substance abuse services.
  • Rehabilitation services for inpatients and outpatients.
  • Radiology, diagnostics, and gastrointestinal lab.