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Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
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Hours: 36 hrs/wk
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Start Date: Jun 29, 2026
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Length: 13 weeks
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Openings: 1
American Traveler is seeking a Respiratory Care Practitioner for a night shift assignment requiring RRT, NBRC, Epic, Level 1 Trauma, and advanced NICU/PICU experience.
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Work in a hospital-based respiratory care department
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Night shifts from 7:00 PM to 7:30 AM, three 12-hour shifts per week
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Care involves NICU and PICU patients with Level 3-4 experience required
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Level 1 Trauma setting
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EPIC EMR system experience required
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No local candidates accepted per 50-mile radius rule
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Associate’s degree in Respiratory Therapy
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Minimum of 1 year relevant respiratory care experience
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Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credential required
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NBRC Certified Respiratory Therapist required
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Current BLS certification from the American Heart Association required
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Illinois RCP license required if applicable
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Experience working in Level 1 Trauma and advanced neonatal/pediatric critical care units
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Demonstrated proficiency with Epic charting required
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Duties include setting up, maintaining, and processing respiratory care equipment
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Performs assessments for ventilator and non-ventilator patients and provides timely clinical interventions
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Obtains and analyzes blood gases (arterial, venous, and capillary)
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Accurate EMR documentation of care provided using flow sheets and care plans
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May assist with respiratory care in the emergency room and inpatient units
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Must adhere to a maximum of 7 days requested time off during a 13-week contract
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Returning employees must have a 6-month break after one year of continuous assignment before returning
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No travel partners accepted for this assignment
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Must comply with onboarding deadlines including background check and drug screening
