Travel Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) - $1,987 per week in Decatur, IL

Registered Respiratory Therapist
Location: Decatur, IL
Agency: Cynet Health
Pay: $1,987 per week
Shift Information: Nights - 3 days x 12 hours
Contract Duration: 13 Weeks
Start Date: 10/5/2026

About the Position

Job Title: Respiratory Therapist Profession: Respiratory / Neuro Diagnostics Specialty: RRT Duration: 13 weeks Shift: Night Hours per Shift: 12 Experience: Minimum 2 years required License: Active state license required Certifications: ACLS, BLS, PALS, RRT Must-Have: - Experience in adult critical care, emergency department, and pediatrics - Ability to provide care for all age groups, from neonatal through geriatric - Expertise in airway management devices and suctioning skills - Familiarity with a range of medications and medication delivery systems - Proven skills in nebulizer techniques and oxygen therapy Description: The position is for a Respiratory Therapist responsible for providing care in a 180-bed facility. The average daily census is 130 patients. The therapist will work three 12-hour night shifts from 18:00 to 06:30. Patients may include all age groups with various diagnoses. The therapist will assist with bronchoscopies as needed. Routine responsibilities include nighttime and daytime SAT/SBT. The therapist will respond to all codes and traumas in the emergency department. Care includes neonatal patients in a Level II nursery, with occasional needs for bubble CPAP and invasive mechanical ventilation. During RSV season, the therapist may treat pediatric patients with HFNC. The equipment used includes various ventilators and nebulizers. The therapist may float within the scope of practice to meet facility needs. Weekend coverage is required every other or every third weekend, depending on department needs. On-call duties are required during specific months. The facility supports an interdisciplinary approach to patient care. Familiarity with Cerner charting is required, and community hospital experience is preferred.

Requirements

Required for Onboarding

• ACLS
• BLS
• PALS - AHA
• Skills Checklist
• Specialty Exam