Travel Respiratory Therapist, RRT

Trinity Health

. Fill short- and long-term respiratory therapy assignments throughout the health system .

Posted 9/15/2026part-timeRemote • Illinois • United StatesJuniorMid-Level💰 $30 - $34 per hourWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in respiratory therapy services, including adult, NICU, and PICU care, while adhering to AARC guidelines. Capable of effective communication and collaboration with healthcare teams, managing competing priorities across various practice settings.

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2 Years Experience As A Respiratory TherapistCurrent RRT CredentialValid State License In Respiratory CareACLS And NRP CredentialsAdult, NICU & PICU Experience

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Hard Skills

Respiratory Therapy ServicesPatient Needs AssessmentBasic Computer SkillsQuality Improvement PracticesProfessional Practice Standards

Soft Skills

Interpersonal SkillsAnalytical SkillsEffective Communication

Tools & Technologies

Windows Environment

Certifications & Qualifications

BLSACLSPALS

Industry Keywords

AARC GuidelinesFloating AssignmentsHealth SystemRespiratory Care

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Fill short- and long-term respiratory therapy assignments throughout the health system
Float throughout the hospital and/or multiple hospital locations and/or regions
Apply standard elements of professional practice per AARC guidelines
Act independently and appropriately within the scope of knowledge and experience
Retain accountability for delegation, choices, decisions, and outcomes
Collaborate with key stakeholders and contribute to quality and improvement practices and outcomes
Take on new and additional responsibilities
Manage competing priorities while embracing new ideas and cultural differences
Provide respiratory therapy services across varied practice settings during local-regional or national travel assignments

Requirements

What you’ll need

2 years of experience as a Respiratory Therapist
Graduate of a two-year advanced practitioner-accredited Respiratory Therapist program; Registry eligible
Current RRT credential
Valid State License in Respiratory Care if required in the state where working
Required to have and maintain credentials required per specialty area, such as ACLS and NRP
BLS, ACLS and PALS must be obtained through American Heart Association
Interpersonal skills necessary to communicate effectively with patients, physicians, other health personnel, and department management
Analytical skills necessary to identify patients’ needs
Demonstrated basic computer skills in a Windows environment
Adult, NICU & PICU experience required
Qualified and willing to float throughout the hospital and/or multiple hospital locations and/or regions

Benefits

Comp & perks

Premium Pay
Flexible Scheduling
Travel and Per Diem opportunities available
Variety of Practice Settings
DailyPay available
Reimbursement of License and Certifications available per assignment
Opportunity to participate in 403B program
Tax Free Allowance if Qualified
Gross Weekly Rate: $2520.00
All FirstChoice clinical Colleagues are PRN Status; refer to Trinity Health Benefits Summary