Travel Registered Respiratory Therapist - $2,110 per week

American Traveler; Mount Vernon (IL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Premium medical insurance

Dental & vision coverage

Life insurance

401(k) match

Housing stipend

Job summary

American Traveler is seeking a Registered Respiratory Therapist for a travel assignment in Mt. Vernon, Illinois. The position requires RRT certification, 2+ years of adult ICU and ventilator experience, and night shifts on a 3x12 schedule.

Responsibilities include ventilator management, ABG interpretation, airway procedures, and care across adult ICU, ED, and other high-acuity settings. Travel experience and EPIC charting proficiency are preferred.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of adult acute care ICU experience.
• RRT certification required.
• BLS certification required.
• NRP certification preferred.
• State license required if applicable.
• EPIC charting experience required.
• Adult acute care ICU and ventilator experience required.
• Teaching hospital, community hospital, and Trauma Level I experience preferred.
• Prior travel assignment experience required.
• Two professional references from a supervisor within the past 2 years required for consideration.

Responsibilities

• Provide ventilator management and ABG interpretation.
• Deliver airway management and respiratory care.
• Care for adult ICU, ED, NICU, and pediatric patients as applicable.
• Perform bedside bronchoscopy and chest physiotherapy as needed.
• Ensure safe operation of respiratory equipment and infection control practices.

Skills

RRT certification

ICU experience

Ventilator management

Adult care

Tools

EPIC charting

Job description

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

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Registered Respiratory Therapist
• Discipline: Allied Health Professional
• Start Date: 10/26/2026
• 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: Oct 26, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is seeking a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) with 2+ years of adult acute care ICU and ventilator experience for a night shift hospital position.

Details

• Work in the Respiratory Therapy/Neuro Diagnostics unit
• Adult critical care, emergency department, NICU, and pediatric patient populations
• Level II basic nursery utilizing bubble CPAP and short-term mechanical ventilation
• Uses Hamilton and Puritan Bennett 840 ventilators
• Night shift, 3x12-hour shifts from 6:30 PM to 7:00 AM
• Rotating weekend and holiday coverage required
• No on-call requirements
• No floating required outside of scope
• EPIC charting system required

Requirements

• Minimum 2 years of experience required
• RRT certification required
• BLS certification required
• NRP certification preferred
• State license required if applicable
• EPIC charting experience required
• Adult acute care ICU and ventilator experience required
• Teaching hospital, community hospital, and Trauma Level I experience preferred
• Prior travel assignment experience required
• Two professional references from a supervisor within the past 2 years required for consideration

Additional Information

• Provide respiratory care including ventilator management, ABG interpretation, and airway management
• Care for patients with ARDS, aspiration, COVID, cystic fibrosis, pneumonia, and fresh tracheostomy
• Neonatal/pediatric respiratory care including bubble CPAP, CPAP/BIPAP, and high-risk delivery assistance
• Perform bedside bronchoscopy and chest physiotherapy including vest therapy
• Ceil blue scrub color required
• First-time travelers are not accepted
• Candidates must complete OSHA Respirator Clearance and Fit Testing prior to start, which requires shaving for proper mask seal
• CAPRs and PAPRs are not provided and personal use is not permitted; no medical or religious exemptions accepted
• Clinicians cannot work past 1 year as a traveler and must take a 6-month break before returning
• Local candidates within 70 miles are not accepted
• Requests for time off should be submitted in advance, with holiday and weekend rotation participation required

American Traveler Job ID #P-758648. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36.0 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.