Travel Respiratory Therapist - $1,738 per week

American Traveler is seeking a travel Respiratory Therapist for a travel job in Chicago, Illinois.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Respiratory Therapist
• Discipline: Allied Health Professional
• Start Date: 09/21/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, nights
• Employment Type: Travel

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Sep 21, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is seeking a Respiratory Therapist for a night shift travel assignment requiring at least 1 year of experience and BLS, ACLS, and PALS certifications.

Details

• Respiratory Therapy unit position
• 13-week travel assignment
• Night shift hours from 19:00-07:30
• Works every other weekend and every other holiday
• Requires scheduling flexibility with no block schedules

Requirements

• Minimum 1 year of experience required
• BLS certification through American Heart Association or Red Cross
• ACLS certification through American Heart Association or Red Cross
• PALS certification through American Heart Association or Red Cross
• NRP certification through American Heart Association or Red Cross (NALS also accepted)
• DCI/BVP Workplace Violence Prevention training required
• License required if applicable

Additional Information

• Facility-specific EMR experience may be required
• Primary source verification of professional license and/or certification required within 30 days of start and updated upon expiration

American Traveler Job ID #P-755151. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36.0 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Travel Respiratory Therapist

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