A Respiratory Therapist assists patients who have trouble breathing because of a chronic respiratory illness, trauma, or other conditions. Administers tests to diagnose breathing problems, performs treatments to help patients breathe easier, or sets up breathing equipment such as ventilators. Works closely with physicians and other healthcare workers, and may also assist in providing emergency care to patients suffering from heart attacks, drowning, or shock. Works in hospitals; may also provide care and counseling to patients in their homes.
Amergis Healthcare is actively looking for a Registered Respiratory Therapist that would be interested in an 13 Week , full-time contract opportunity at a hospital in Rock Island , IL . Additional details of the contract are below:
Position:
Respiratory Therapist Location:
Rock Island, IL Total Travel Package:
$2,546/week Must reside over 50 miles away to qualify for travel package • Taxable Wages = $1,300.00/week Weekly Housing Allowance = $770.00/week Weekly Meals & Incidentals Allowance = $476.00/week Estimated Weekly Take Home after taxes = $2,221.00
Schedule:
40 Hours 2PM - 10:30 PM every other weekend
No On-call Duration:
13 Weeks (likely extension)
Requirements:
2+ year of experience as
RRT IL RRT ACLS, NRP, & BLS MUST
reside 50+ miles away from facility (traveller) Possible float to ANY Quad City locations: Moline, Rock Island, Bettendorf (IA), Muscatine (IA) (travel reimbursed). ASAP Start Benefits At Amergis, we firmly believe that our employees are the heartbeat of our organization and we are happy to offer the following benefits: Competitive pay & weekly paychecks Health, dental, vision, and life insurance 401(k) savings plan Awards and recognition programs •Benefit eligibility is dependent on employment status. About Amergis Amergis, formerly known as Maxim Healthcare Staffing, has served our clients and communities by connecting people to the work that matters since 1988. We provide meaningful opportunities to our extensive network of healthcare and school-based professionals, ready to work in any hospital, government facility, or school. Through partnership and innovation, Amergis creates unmatched staffing experiences to deliver the best workforce solutions. Amergis is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.
