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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- . 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.
Who can apply
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