Travel Registered Respiratory Therapist - $2,132 per week

Slate Healthcare; Carbondale (IL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Travel assignment

3x12 night shifts

Job summary

Slate Healthcare is seeking a travel Registered Respiratory Therapist for a travel job in Carbondale, Illinois.

As a Respiratory Therapist, you will assess and treat patients with respiratory issues, collaborate with the healthcare team to ensure effective care, educate patients on respiratory health, administer therapies, and evaluate outcomes in a dynamic setting.

Qualifications

• Active Respiratory Therapist credential required.
• BLS/BCLS and NRP certifications required.
• RRT certification is required.
• EPIC experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assess and treat patients with respiratory issues as part of the care team.
• Provide education on respiratory health to patients and families.
• Administer therapies and monitor patient responses.
• Evaluate outcomes to ensure effective and safe care.

Skills

RRT

BLS/BCLS

NRP

EPIC

Tools

EPIC

Job description

Slate Healthcare is seeking a travel Registered Respiratory Therapist for a travel job in Carbondale, Illinois.

Job Description & Requirements

Slate Healthcare is seeking a travel Registered Respiratory Therapist for a travel job in Carbondale, Illinois.

• Specialty: Registered Respiratory Therapist
• Discipline: Allied Health Professional
• Start Date: 12/14/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, nights
• Employment Type: Travel

Description

As a Respiratory Therapist, you will assess and treat patients with respiratory issues, collaborating with the healthcare team to ensure effective care. Your day-to-day responsibilities will include providing education on respiratory health, administering therapies, and evaluating patient outcomes. This role is crucial in maintaining patient comfort and safety in a dynamic healthcare environment.

Highlights

• Opportunity to make a significant impact on patient care
• Rich community lifestyle with outdoor activities
• Collaborative multidisciplinary team environment
• 3x12 night shifts for better work-life balance

Requirements

• Must Be Currently Active
• General Certifications(BLS/BCLS, NRP)
• Respiratory Certifications(RRT)
• EPIC
• 2

Slate Healthcare Job ID #23f57e3c-1fe8-49d6-ae22-f4b0f46b0b73. 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.

About Slate Healthcare

Slate Healthcare is a premier travel healthcare staffing agency, connecting healthcare professionals with thousands of opportunities at top-tier hospitals and facilities across the country.

We’re committed to supporting nurses and allied health professionals in building stable, fulfilling careers-while embracing the freedom and excitement that comes with travel. Our goal is simple: to offer flexibility, competitive pay, and personalized placements that align with each clinician’s lifestyle and career goals.

At Slate, we empower our professionals to choose when and where they work, while ensuring they receive the highest compensation possible- because we believe that exceptional care starts with empowered caregivers.