Respiratory Therapist (RRT)

= Travel Respiratory Therapist (RRT) Opportunity Carbondale, IL =

= Location: Carbondale, Illinois
< Facility: Memorial Hospital of Carbondale (MHC)
= Start Date: July 27, 2026
Contract Length: 13 Weeks
=R Shift: Nights (12-Hour Shifts)
Guaranteed Hours: 36 Hours per Week
= Call Requirement: Approximately 3 call shifts per schedule Every Other Weekend
= Specialty: Respiratory Therapy

Requirements:

• Active Illinois Respiratory Therapist License

• Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) Credential

• Current BLS Certification

• NRP Certification (Required)

• Associate Degree in Respiratory Therapy

• Minimum 3 years of recent Respiratory Therapy experience

= Responsibilities:

• Assess and evaluate patients' respiratory conditions.

• Administer physician-ordered respiratory therapies and treatments.

• Develop, implement, and modify respiratory care plans.

• Monitor patient responses and communicate changes with physicians and nursing staff.

• Educate patients and families regarding respiratory treatments and disease management.

• Collaborate with the multidisciplinary healthcare team.

• Float to other units as needed to support patient care.

• Mentor staff and students while maintaining high clinical standards.

• Document patient care accurately using EPIC EMR.

P Assignment Highlights:

• 13-Week Travel Contract

• Night Shift (12 Hours)

• 36 Guaranteed Hours Per Week

• EPIC EMR

• Every Other Weekend Schedule

• On-Call Opportunities Available

• Collaborative Acute Care Hospital Environment

< Ideal Candidate:

• Experienced Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT)

• Strong critical thinking and patient assessment skills

• Comfortable working independently during night shifts

• Excellent communication and teamwork abilities

• Flexible with weekends and on-call responsibilities

= Apply today to be considered for this exciting Travel Respiratory Therapist opportunity in Carbondale, Illinois!