Travel Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT)

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

Job Description & Requirements\n

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• Specialty: Respiratory Care Practitioner
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• Discipline: Allied Health Professional
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• Start Date: 08/17/2026
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• Duration: 13 weeks
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• 36 hours per week
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• Shift: 12 hours, nights
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• Employment Type: Travel
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\n Assignment Overview\n

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• Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
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• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
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• Start Date: Aug 17, 2026
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• Length: 13 weeks
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• Openings: 1
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Description\n

American Traveler is seeking a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) with 1+ year of experience for a night shift inpatient position requiring Epic EMR proficiency and a valid Illinois RCP license.

Details\n

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• Inpatient respiratory therapy unit at an acute care hospital
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• Night shift schedule: 5:30 PM – 6:00 AM
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• 12-hour shifts, 3 days per week, 36 hours per week
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• Rotating weekend and holiday coverage required
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• 13-week contract
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• No floating required
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• Epic EMR — experience required
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Requirements\n

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• Associate's degree or Certificate in Respiratory Therapy
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• Minimum 1 year of experience in respiratory therapy, including ventilator management, ECG, oxygen administration, and airway management
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• Basic knowledge of pulmonary and cardiovascular anatomy and physiology
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• Current BLS, ACLS, PALS, and NRP certifications (American Heart Association)
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• NBRC Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT) credential
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• Illinois RCP license required — temporary license accepted if applicable
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• Epic EMR experience required
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• Candidates must reside more than 50 miles from the facility to be eligible
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Additional Information\n

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• Administer oxygen therapy using various delivery devices and manage mechanical ventilators, CPAP, BiPAP, and Optiflow systems
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• Assist with intubation and perform endotracheal and tracheostomy care, including extubation procedures
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• Administer respiratory medications and monitor for adverse effects requiring physician notification
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• Perform 12-lead EKGs for physician interpretation and conduct arterial punctures and arterial line draws
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• Utilize bronchial hygiene techniques including postural drainage, chest percussion, and airway suctioning
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• Perform pulmonary function testing and operate related department equipment
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• Confer with and carry out physician orders related to all aspects of patient respiratory care
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• May oversee certified and non-certified technicians performing procedures requiring advanced expertise
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• RTO not to exceed 7 total days per 13-week contract
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• Candidates who have been on continuous assignment with this health system for 1 year must take a 6-month break in service before returning to any of the system's locations
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• Interviews are conducted by facility leadership prior to selection
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American Traveler Job ID #P-731164. 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

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