Travel Respiratory Care Practitioner - $2,578 per week

American Traveler is seeking a travel Respiratory Care Practitioner for a travel job in Urbana, Illinois.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Respiratory Care Practitioner
• Discipline: Allied Health Professional
• Start Date: 07/20/2026
• 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: Jul 20, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is seeking a Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT) with Epic EMR and Level 1 Trauma experience for a night shift position at an acute care hospital in Urbana, IL.

Details

• Inpatient respiratory care unit at an acute care hospital in Urbana, IL
• Patient population spans neonatal, pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric age groups
• Performs blood gas analysis (arterial, venous, and capillary) and ventilator patient assessments
• Provides respiratory care services to patients in the Emergency Department as well as inpatient units
• Night shift: 7:00 PM – 7:30 AM
• 36 hours per week, three 12-hour shifts per week
• Weekend rotation: approximately every other weekend (3 weekends per 6-week period)
• Holiday rotation required for major holidays
• No on-call or floating requirements
• Epic EMR used for charting; experience required

Requirements

• Associate's degree in Respiratory Therapy
• Minimum 1 year of relevant respiratory therapy experience
• Level 1 Trauma experience required
• Epic EMR experience required
• Current BLS certification (American Heart Association)
• Illinois RCP license required (license required if applicable)
• NBRC Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT) credential
• Candidates must reside more than 50 miles from the facility to be eligible

Additional Information

• Perform routine and critical respiratory care procedures under the supervision of a Respiratory Care Supervisor and Medical Director
• Complete patient assessments, recommend timely interventions, and evaluate respiratory care plan outcomes
• Prepare, test, maintain, and process respiratory therapy equipment; report malfunctions to management
• Accurately document procedures, patient responses, and respiratory care in Epic, including ventilator flow sheets and care plans
• RTO not to exceed 7 days per 13-week contract
• Candidates who have previously worked at this health system may not be on continuous assignment for more than 1 year; a 6-month break in service is required before returning after reaching the 1-year mark

American Traveler Job ID #P-723748. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Travel Respiratory Therapist - Certified RT/CRT

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.