Travel Respiratory Therapist - $1,930 per week

American Traveler is seeking a travel Respiratory Therapist for a travel job in Springfield, Illinois.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Respiratory Therapist
• Discipline: Allied Health Professional
• Start Date: 10/05/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, nights
• Employment Type: Travel

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Oct 5, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is seeking a Respiratory Therapist (RRT) for a night shift position at a Level I trauma, Magnet-designated acute care hospital requiring adult critical care and emergency department experience.

Details

• Respiratory Therapy department in a Level I trauma, Magnet-designated acute care hospital with 562 staffed beds
• Night shift, 3x12 or 4x12 hours (1800-0630)
• Works every other weekend
• On-call required as needed for the department
• Floating required within the hospital or to nearby affiliate facilities
• Uses Cerner charting system

Requirements

• Active RRT and BLS certifications required
• Minimum 1 year of experience required
• Active Illinois license required at time of consideration (license required if applicable)
• Experience in Adult Critical Care and Emergency Department settings required
• Airway management skills required, including endotracheal tube/suctioning, extubation, intubation assist, nasal and oral airway placement/suctioning, sputum specimen collection, and tracheostomy care/suctioning
• Nebulizer skills required, including hand held, T-piece, and trach collar
• Oxygen therapy skills required, including bag and mask, ET tube, HFNC, T-piece, trach collar, and Venturi masks
• Ventilator management skills required, including BiPAP, CPAP, troubleshooting high pressure alarms, and weaning from mechanical ventilation
• Cerner charting experience required
• Teaching hospital, community hospital, and Trauma Level I/II experience preferred

Additional Information

• First-time travelers will be considered for this role
• Local candidates accepted with no radius restriction
• Previous permanent or PRN employees must be separated from the facility for at least 12 months before returning as a traveler
• Ideally no more than 5 days of requested time off
• Must work 2 of the 3 major holidays
• Any solid color scrubs permitted
• Parking permit required at no cost, completed during orientation

American Traveler Job ID #P-754195. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36.0 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Travel Respiratory Therapist - Registered RT/RRT

About American Traveler

With over 25 years of experience, American Traveler has established a reputation for outstanding customer service. Our team ensures a smooth, worry-free experience for those starting on or expanding their travel nursing and allied careers.

With thousands of travel nursing and allied jobs nationwide, our attentive and approachable recruiters find positions that align perfectly with your career aspirations and personal requirements.

American Traveler offers exceptional benefits, including premium medical, dental, vision and life insurance beginning day one of your assignment, generous 401(k) match, substantial housing stipends, and more. Additionally, with 24/7 support and access to our in-house clinicians, you are assured confidence and comfort throughout your assignment.

With our team behind you, you can relax and enjoy a rewarding travel career.