Travel Respiratory Therapist - $2,268 per week
GHR Healthcare - Travel is seeking a travel Registered Respiratory Therapist for a travel job in Peoria, Illinois.
Job Description & Requirements- Specialty: Registered Respiratory Therapist
- Discipline: Allied Health Professional
- Start Date: ASAP
- Duration: 13 weeks
- 36 hours per week
- Shift: 12 hours
- Employment Type: Travel
Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) – Travel Contract | Peoria, IL
Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) – Peoria, IL. 13-week travel contract (May 4 – Aug 3, 2026) in an acute care hospital. 12-hour nights; RRT/CRT accepted.
Job Details- Weekly Estimated Pay: $1,830 - $1,970
- Location: Peoria, IL 61637 (Peoria, Illinois healthcare job)
- Position: Travel Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) / Respiratory Therapist
- Setting: Acute Care Hospital – Respiratory Therapy Unit (critical care respiratory)
- Contract Duration: 13 weeks (May 4, 2026 – August 3, 2026)
- Shift: 12-hour nights (1830–0700)
- Hours per Week: 36 hours (guaranteed)
- Weekend Requirement: Every other weekend (Saturday & Sunday)
- Holiday Requirement: Every other holiday
- Orientation: 12 hours department-specific orientation (EPIC charting, ventilator review)
- Dress Code: Any color scrubs (not provided)
- Minimum 1 year of experience in a large (300+ bed) critical care facility; ICU/critical care respiratory experience preferred
- Active Illinois Respiratory Therapist license OR confirmation of application in progress (Illinois respiratory therapy jobs)
- Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) via NBRC preferred; Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT) via NBRC accepted
- BLS certification from AHA
- Experience caring for adult, pediatric, and neonatal patients in critical care settings
- Must not have worked at any OSF facility in the past year
- Provide respiratory care and assessment to medical, intermediate, and ICU patients (respiratory care, ventilator management)
- Deliver treatments following AARC point system (26–28 points per day)
- Operate and manage ventilators and respiratory equipment including Servo U, Servo i, LTV ventilators, Trilogy BiPAP, ResMed S9 CPAP, and Fisher & Paykel heated high flow
- Perform ventilator reviews, high-flow oxygen therapy, airway management, and bedside respiratory procedures as indicated
- Document care accurately using EPIC and collaborate with hospitalists and intensivists available 24/7
- Participate in department-specific orientation and specialty item training; work under the guidance of a team lead therapist with resource support each shift
- Adhere to hospital policies including call-off and cancellation procedures
- Competitive weekly pay for travel respiratory therapist assignments
- Guaranteed 36 hours/week and structured orientation to support rapid onboarding
- Work in a large acute care hospital with experienced RT teams and advanced respiratory equipment
- Opportunity to expand critical care skills in adult, pediatric, and neonatal settings
Apply now to join our respiratory therapy team in Peoria, IL. This travel respiratory therapist job is ideal for RRTs seeking short-term contracts, hands-on critical care experience, and competitive pay. Join our healthcare team today!
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.
GHR Healthcare - Travel Job ID #473180. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Hospital
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