Travel Respiratory Therapy Technician in Peoria, IL

Operate and monitor ventilators and respiratory equipment including Servo U, Servo i, LTV, Trilogy, ResMed S9 (BiPAP/CPAP), and Fisher & Paykel heated high flow systems. Why Join Us Work within a well-supported department that includes a dedicated team lead on every shift serving as a resource — no floating required within the respiratory therapy department.

Job Title

Respiratory Therapist

Location

Peoria, IL | Acute Care

Schedule / Job Type

Contract | Night Shift | 12-Hour Shifts (1830–0700) | Every other weekend (Saturday & Sunday) | Every other holiday | No call requirement

Key Responsibilities

• Provide respiratory therapy services to general medical, intermediate, and ICU patient populations including adults, pediatrics, and neonates
• Manage daily treatment assignments using the AARC point system, with an expected workload of approximately 26–28 points per shift
• Operate and monitor ventilators and respiratory equipment including Servo U, Servo i, LTV, Trilogy, ResMed S9 (BiPAP/CPAP), and Fisher & Paykel heated high flow systems
• Maintain compliance with a drug-free campus policy, including a negative drug screen for all panels
• Participate in a structured departmental orientation including EPIC training, ventilator review, IPV, and specialty item review, followed by precepted shifts

Required Qualifications

• Active Illinois Respiratory Therapy license (or confirmation that the application process has been initiated)
• BLS certification required
• RRT (Registered Respiratory Therapist) or CRT (Certified Respiratory Therapist) credential required
• Minimum experience in a large critical care facility (300+ beds)
• Critical care experience required
• Must not have worked at this facility system within the past year
• Must live more than 50 miles from the facility to be eligible for standard contract rates

Preferred Experience / Skills

• RRT credential preferred over CRT
• Familiarity with Servo U, Servo i, and LTV ventilator platforms
• Experience with EPIC electronic health records system
• Background working alongside hospitalist and intensivist teams in a 24/7 acute care environment

Why Join Us

• Work within a well-supported department that includes a dedicated team lead on every shift serving as a resource — no floating required within the respiratory therapy department
• Structured orientation program designed to set travelers up for success before working independently