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$2,308/wk
Travel Respiratory Therapist
Peoria, Illinois
Overview
Magnet Hospital
Posted 8 days ago
Shift
Nights, 3x12hrs
Hours
36 hrs/wk
Start Date
ASAP
Length
13 weeks
Openings
1
Actual start date is typically 3-4 weeks from time the offer is received. Start dates are determined based on facility needs and credentialing requirements.
Details
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Job Details

  • Work in a hospital-based respiratory therapy department covering general floors, intermediate units, ICU, and emergency department
  • Care for adult, pediatric, and adolescent patients
  • Perform life-sustaining interventions during emergencies, including Rapid Response calls and Blue Alerts
  • Utilize and manage advanced mechanical ventilation modes and specialty medical gases such as Nitrogen, Heliox, and Nitric Oxide
  • Rounds with interdisciplinary teams in ICUs and intermediate units
  • 12-hour night shifts

Job Requirements

  • Completion of an accredited respiratory therapy program
  • Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) by the National Board of Respiratory Care (NBRC)
  • Current Respiratory Care Practitioner license in the State of Illinois required if applicable
  • Graduate therapists must pass NBRC TMC and CSE exams and must apply for Illinois licensure before orientation
  • Current American Heart Association BLS certification
  • Basic electronic medical record documentation skills
  • Ability to lift up to 60 pounds and perform physical tasks such as standing, stooping, reaching, and patient positioning

Additional Information

  • Independently assess patients and recommend changes to respiratory therapy based on patient response
  • Document interventions and responses per regulatory requirements
  • Be the primary airway manager during Blue Alerts
  • All call duty must be pre-approved by the department manager
  • Local candidates within a 50 mile radius will be considered

*This description was generated using the help of AI and is based on information provided by the facility. It may contain inaccuracies. Please contact your recruiter to confirm any details.

Pay
Overview
Weekly
$2,308/wk
Assignment Total(13 Weeks)
$30,004
Annual Equivalent(52 Weeks)
$120,016
Weekly Breakdown
Weekly Wages
$1,188/wk
Regular Hours
$33.00 x 36 hours/wk = $1,188
Weekly Stipends
$1,120/wk
Lodging
$110.00 x 7 days = $770
Meals & Incidentals
$50.00 x 7 days = $350
Weekly
$2,308/wk
In compliance with state pay transparency laws, we disclose that the estimated weekly pay range for this role is $2,077 - $2,308. The $2,308 weekly pay listed in this posting, along with related figures, corresponds to the higher end of this range.
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