Travel Respiratory Therapist - $2,340 per week

TrailBlazer Staffing Solutions; Carbondale (IL); On-site; USD 76,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

401k plan

Travel opportunities

Job summary

Trailblazer Staffing Solutions seeks a travel Respiratory Therapist for a 13-week assignment in Carbondale, Illinois. Start date is 12/14/2026 with a 36-hour workweek and 12-hour night shifts.

Requirements include 2 years of experience, NBRC RRT credential, and BLS; ACLS/PALS may be needed depending on the facility. Travel benefits include health/dental insurance and a 401k plan.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of experience in respiratory therapy.
• BLS certification required.
• NBRC RRT credential required.
• ACLS and PALS may be required depending on facility.

Responsibilities

• Manage ventilators and advanced respiratory support equipment
• Administer respiratory therapies and treatments
• Perform pulmonary assessments and diagnostic testing
• Monitor patient response to treatment and adjust care plans
• Provide emergency respiratory care in critical situations

Education

NBRC RRT credential

BLS certification

ACLS and PALS may be required

Job description

Job Title & Location

Trailblazer Staffing Solutions is seeking a travel Respiratory Therapist for a travel job in Carbondale, Illinois.

Job Details

• Specialty: 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

Minimum Requirements

Minimum Requirements: 2 years of experience in the job specialty, BLS certification, and any applicable state licensure or specialty certifications required for the role.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage ventilators and advanced respiratory support equipment
• Administer respiratory therapies and treatments
• Perform pulmonary assessments and diagnostic testing
• Monitor patient response to treatment and adjust care plans
• Provide emergency respiratory care in critical situations

Requirements

• NBRC Registered Respiratory Therapist RRT credential
• BLS certification
• ACLS and PALS certifications may be required based on facility
• Previous critical care or acute care respiratory experience preferred

Benefits

• Multiple Health and Dental Insurance Choices
• 401k Retirement Plan
• Travel opportunities across the country

Bonus Opportunities

• Referral Bonus Program: Get $500 per healthcare professional you refer to us.
• Contract Renewal Bonus: Extend your assignment with us, and earn up to $1000.

Job ID & Pay Details

Trailblazer Staffing Solutions Job ID #300918. 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 Trailblazer Staffing Solutions

Trailblazer Staffing Solutions is a premier healthcare staffing agency providing top notch travel and local assignments to Allied and Medical Professionals, across the United States. Our parent company Cybervation, founded in 1998, started as a medical technology solutions company and later diversified into Healthcare and IT Staffing. The placements can be temporary and contract staffing, temporary to hire, direct hire and flexible staffing. Trailblazer also has offers an attractive referral program.

Benefits

• Medical benefits
• Dental benefits
• Vision benefits
• 401k retirement plan