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Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) – Chicago, IL Hospital Travel Contract

Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) needed for a 13-week hospital travel contract in Chicago, Illinois, with 36 daytime hours weekly. Join a hospital-based respiratory care team in Chicago’s Near West Side and provide essential respiratory therapy to patients requiring routine and advanced treatments. In this on-site role, you will collaborate closely with physicians and interdisciplinary care teams while delivering high-quality acute care. Enjoy convenient access to downtown attractions, diverse dining, cultural experiences, and excellent transportation options.

Travel Respiratory Therapist Job Details

• Weekly Estimated Pay: $1,480–$1,590
• Employment Type: Travel respiratory therapy contract
• Location: Chicago, Illinois
• Setting: Hospital and acute care environment
• Start Date: October 26, 2026
• Duration: 13-week contract
• Schedule: 3 shifts per week
• Shift: 12-hour day shifts
• Hours: 36 hours per week
• Work Arrangement: On-site

Registered Respiratory Therapist Job Requirements

• Current Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credential
• At least 1 year of respiratory therapy experience in a hospital or acute care setting
• Eligibility to practice as a respiratory therapist in Illinois
• Current BLS certification; ACLS knowledge and experience with resuscitation protocols
• Strong clinical assessment, communication, documentation, and interdisciplinary teamwork skills
• Ability to provide safe, effective respiratory care with minimal supervision

Respiratory Therapist Responsibilities

• Evaluate patients, develop respiratory treatment recommendations, and provide high-quality respiratory care within the scope of professional practice.
• Administer prescribed oxygen, aerosol, nebulizer, humidification, invasive ventilation, and non-invasive ventilation therapies.
• Operate, monitor, and perform required set-up and self-testing of mechanical ventilation equipment.
• Perform suctioning, chest physiotherapy, tracheostomy care, endotracheal tube insertion and removal, and other respiratory procedures according to policy.
• Perform arterial punctures, oximetry, capnography, pulmonary function studies, 12-lead EKGs, and basic arrhythmia recognition.
• Assist with bronchoscopies, percutaneous tracheostomies, chest tube placement, and other procedures involving respiratory care.
• Provide patient and family education regarding respiratory treatments, diagnostic tests, equipment, and discharge care.
• Provide patient transport into and out of the hospital as medically prescribed.
• Perform cardiopulmonary resuscitation in accordance with BLS and ACLS guidelines.
• Assess patient responses to treatment, communicate clinical findings to physicians and care teams, and participate in shift-to-shift handoff.
• Document treatments, assessments, patient responses, equipment use, and test results accurately in the medical record.
• Maintain respiratory equipment, support preventative maintenance efforts, and perform other duties as assigned.

Apply now to advance your career with this Chicago respiratory therapist travel contract and join a dedicated hospital respiratory care team in Illinois.

Benefits

401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision

Equal Opportunity

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity across our organization. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.