Pediatric Respiratory Unit - Respiratory Therapist - 2310 per week.

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Pediatric Respiratory Unit - Respiratory Therapist - 2310 per week.

Chicago, IL
Posted 2 weeks ago

About the job

Trusted connects healthcare pros directly with travel jobs. This role at Lurie Children's focuses on pediatric critical care, requiring specific experience and certifications. Join a streamlined process, work in NICU, CCU, PICU, or acute care, and float across areas as needed.

Requirements

  • 2+ years pediatric ICU experience
  • RRT license required
  • BLS, PALS, NRP certifications
  • Able to float to 2 of 4 areas
  • Valid license and COVID vaccinated

Qualifications

  • Able to work 2 of 4 areas
  • References within last 6 months
  • Float experience preferred
  • Night shift availability
  • Travel or local candidates

Full job description

Trusted is seeking an experienced allied health professional for this exciting travel assignment. Trusted has streamlined the travel experience by enabling clinicians to apply directly to jobs without the need for recruiters. This unique approach provides more transparency, eliminates pesky calls from recruiters, and puts more money in your pocket. Join the thousands of nurses and allied health professionals across the country who have already made the switch to a more modern way to work.

Shift: 7:00 PM - 7:30 AM

Experience:

• 24 months of experience with 3 months worked in the last 12 months.

• 3 months of Epic experience is preferred.

Requirements:

• Candidates must have a license (required for submission).

• Local & travel allowed. Candidates living <50 miles from facility will be processed as local.

• COVID vaccination required after submission. Declinations not accepted.

• No current placement allowed at Program: Cross Country Program - Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago.

Pre-employment modules may be required for this role. Please upload any certifications or health documents you have to your profile to expedite your on-boarding process.

Additional Details:

1 manager reference from within the last 6 months OR 2 charge nurse references from within the last 6 months (One reference must be from most recent employment)

Required Skills/Experience: A minimum of 2+ years of RRT experience in the Pediatric Critical Care arena (PICU/NICU/CCU) required.

Shift & Scheduling: Travelers will work every other weekend.

Floating Requirements: RRTs must be able to work 2 of the 4 areas at Lurie - NICU, CCU, PICU, and acute care floors.

14 days maximum time off

1 Charge/Lead reference required from within the last 6 months

Certifications:

• BLS (Basic Life Support)

• PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support)

• NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program – 8th Edition)

• RRT (Registered Respiratory Therapist)

  • Skills Checklist: Yes
  • References: Yes
  • Certifications: Pediatric Advanced Life Support, Registered Respiratory Therapist, Neonatal Resuscitation Program – 8th Edition, Basic Life Support

Job Details

  • Job Type: Travel
  • Nurse/Patient: – –
  • Shift Type: Night
  • Contract Date: 2026-08-17
  • Expected Length: 13 weeks
  • Hours per Shift: 12
  • Shifts per Week: 3

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