Registered Respiratory Therapist

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

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Registered Respiratory Therapist
• Discipline: Allied Health Professional
• Start Date: 08/31/2026
• 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: Aug 31, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 2

Description

American Traveler is seeking a Respiratory Therapist (RRT) with 2+ years of experience for a night shift position at an acute care hospital with Level II Trauma designation.

Details

• Acute care hospital setting with 372 staffed beds and an average daily census of 130 in a 180-bed unit
• Level II Trauma center
• Respiratory/Neuro Diagnostics unit treating all age groups from neonatal through geriatric
• Night shift schedule, 3x12 or 4x12 hours (1800-0630)
• Will work every other or every third weekend depending on department need
• On-call required December through April
• Floating required within the hospital or to nearby affiliate facilities
• Level II Nursery with sporadic bubble CPAP and invasive mechanical ventilation
• Peds care during RSV season with significant HFNC utilization
• Assists with bronchoscopies on occasion
• Performs nighttime and daytime SAT/SBT responsibilities
• Responds to Emergency Department for codes, traumas, and severe respiratory distress
• Uses Drager V500 Ventilators, EV 300 and V60 BiPAPs, ResMed Tabletop PAP Devices, Volara (metaneb), Vest therapy, Aerobika, Breath Actuated Nebulizers, and Aerogen on all equipment
• Cerner EMR experience required

Requirements

• Minimum 2 years of experience required
• RRT, BLS, ACLS, and PALS certifications required (license required if applicable)
• Active Illinois state license required at time of application
• AHA and Red Cross certifications accepted; RQI cards not accepted
• Required experience in Adult Critical Care, Emergency Department, and Pediatrics
• Preferred experience in NICU, PICU, and patient transports
• Cerner charting system experience required
• Community Hospital experience preferred
• Level I and Level II Trauma experience preferred
• Skilled in airway management including ET tube/suctioning, extubation, intubation assist, nasal/oral airway placement, and tracheostomy care
• Experience caring for patients with ARDS, aspiration, COVID, cystic fibrosis, fresh tracheostomy, and pneumonia
• Experience administering respiratory medications including Albuterol, Atrovent, Combivent, Pulmicort, and others
• Skilled in ventilator management including BiPAP, CPAP, alarm troubleshooting, and weaning from mechanical ventilation
• Neonatal/pediatric skills including bubble CPAP, capillary and umbilical blood gases, and IMV/SIMV required
• Proficient in ABG interpretation and drawing arterial blood gases
• SSN and DOB required for consideration

Additional Information

• First-time travelers accepted
• Local candidates accepted with no radius restriction
• Previous permanent or PRN employees of the hospital system must be separated for at least 12 months before returning as a traveler
• RTO ideally limited to no more than 5 days
• Candidates must work 2 of the 3 major holidays
• Scrub color preference is navy blue, though any solid color is acceptable if navy is unavailable
• Parking permit required but provided at no cost, completed during orientation
• Point system utilized for patient ratios

American Traveler Job ID #P-739975. 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 - 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.