Travel Registered Respiratory Therapist Job in Chicago, IL | Evenings (4x10)
Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago
Chicago, IL
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Registered Respiratory Therapist in Chicago, IL
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$2,959
Specialty
Registered Respiratory Therapist
Travel · Allied
Shift
Evenings
4×10 hrs
Start Date
11/16
Flexible
Contract
13 wks
Renewable
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This travel Registered Respiratory Therapist job in Chicago, IL with Advantis Medical is a 13-week travel Registered Respiratory Therapist contract at Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago. This role pays $2,959 per week and follows a Evenings shift with a 4x10 schedule. Read more
Job Details
- Facility: Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago
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Location: Chicago, IL 60611 Explore the area! See our local guide further down this page.
- Contract Length: 13 Weeks
- Shift: Evenings (4x10)
Responsibilities
- Assess respiratory status and deliver ordered therapies, including aerosolized medications and oxygen management, across assigned units
- Set up, monitor, and manage mechanical ventilators, supporting weaning per physician orders and facility protocol
- Draw and analyze arterial blood gases per facility protocol
- Respond to rapid responses and codes, providing airway support and assisting with intubation when assigned
Travel Registered Respiratory Therapist Requirements:
- 2+ years of recent Registered Respiratory Therapist experience.
- Must hold all required certifications and licenses as mandated by Illinois and national regulatory bodies.
Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago — Chicago, IL
Chicago, IL
Lurie's allied work is entirely pediatric — children's trauma imaging, a large pediatric surgical platform, and the imaging and therapy that support a NICU, PICU, and nationally ranked cardiac program.
- The Level I pediatric trauma center runs dedicated diagnostic radiology suites and CT for injured children around the clock. Read More
- Twenty-one operating rooms and an ACS Level I children's surgery center drive pediatric surgical-tech and perioperative roles.
- A nationally #1-ranked pediatric cardiology and cardiac-surgery program supports pediatric cath-lab and EP work.
- The NICU and PICU carry pediatric and neonatal respiratory therapy, with transplant and ECMO adding specialized procedural roles.
- Pediatric imaging (CT, MRI, ultrasound) and rehabilitation therapies (PT, OT, speech) run at children's-hospital scale.
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FAQs – Travel Registered Respiratory Therapist Jobs Near Chicago, IL
What credentials do travel RRT jobs require?
Travel RRT jobs generally require an active NBRC RRT credential, BLS, and a state respiratory care license where required. Additional requirements may include ACLS for adult critical care, PALS for pediatrics, or an NRP provider card for neonatal care. Specialized positions may also specify NPS or ACCS as preferred or required credentials.
How much critical care experience do I need for a travel RRT assignment?
Facilities often look for recent experience working independently in the type of respiratory care environment they are staffing. For hospital assignments, that may mean a strong background in acute or critical care and confidence managing a full respiratory workload with limited orientation. Travelers should be specific about the units, acuity levels, and level of independence in their recent experience.
Can my adult RRT experience qualify me for pediatric or neonatal travel jobs?
Not automatically. Pediatric and neonatal respiratory care typically require recent experience with those patient populations in addition to the appropriate credentials. Facilities may look closely at how recently you have worked with pediatric or neonatal patients and whether that experience matches the acuity of the assignment.
Benefits
- Day One Benefits, Medical, Dental, Vision & 401(k)
- Relocation and Travel Reimbursement
- Dedicated team to help with state licensing & renewals
- Weekly Direct Deposit
- $1,000 Referral Bonus + $250 Bonus for Your Referral
Explore Chicago, IL
Chicago, IL stretches along Lake Michigan with a large healthcare footprint spread across several neighborhoods and medical districts. Diagnostic imaging and laboratory services are part of hospital and outpatient care throughout the city. The CTA rail and bus network can be useful when comparing housing, but the best route depends on the eventual worksite and shift hours. The Lakefront Trail runs for miles along the shoreline and gives the city a reliable option for walking, running, or biking outside work. Neighborhoods can feel very different from one another, so choosing where to stay is often about balancing commute, transit access, and everyday preferences. Chicago's size creates plenty of options, but location matters within the city.
Travel Allied Health Jobs With Advantis Medical — The Gold Standard
At Advantis Medical Staffing, we take great pride in our commitment to caring for clinicians. We are dedicated to connecting clinicians with the best travel jobs nationwide, while providing exceptional service that fosters a trusted partnership for life. Our mission is to deliver the “Gold Standard” in clinician care—not only by securing your first job but by advocating for your long-term career goals and well-being.
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Travel Registered Respiratory Therapist · Chicago, IL · $2,959 /wk