Travel Respiratory Therapist Registered Respiratory Therapist Job
Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) travel assignment in Carbondale, Illinois. Start date 06/22/2026 for 13 weeks. Nights shift in a hospital setting. Guaranteed hours of 36 per week. Weekly pay range: $1,873 - $1,976 per week.
Key Highlights
- Weekly pay: $1,873-$1,976 per week
- Guaranteed hours: 36 per week
- Contract duration: 13 weeks
- Shift: Nights
- Location: Carbondale, Illinois, United States
- Setting: Hospital, travel assignment
Responsibilities
- Evaluate patient outcomes and adjust respiratory care plans within the multidisciplinary team.
- Provide explanations and instructions to patients and caregivers regarding respiratory disease processes, interventions, and discharge planning; confirm understanding.
- Deliver respiratory care as ordered by the physician, maintaining clear communication with medical and nursing staff.
- Document care delivered and monitor effectiveness of therapies; participate in plan-of-care updates as needed.
- Support unit operations by assisting with reassignment to other areas when necessary; share clinical knowledge with staff and students as a clinical role model.
Requirements
- Active Illinois RRT license
- BLS certification; NRP-MHC certification
- Associate degree in Respiratory Therapy
- Ability to work the night shift
- Eligibility to work in a hospital setting and to participate in a travel assignment
Benefits and Support
- Guaranteed hours
- 13-week contract duration
- Night shift assignment
- Travel assignment in a hospital setting
- Ongoing assignment support and coordination through the staffing team
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Please note: Pay rates and guaranteed hours are estimates and may vary. Final compensation packages and confirmed hours will be discussed during the hiring process.
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