Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) Travel Job – Level I Trauma Hospital in Springfield, Illinois

Join a high-acuity acute care hospital in Springfield, Illinois, as a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) on a 13-week travel assignment with night shifts. Support adult, pediatric, and geriatric patients in a Level I trauma and teaching hospital while collaborating with respiratory services and rapid response teams. Springfield is Illinois’ welcoming state capital, known for its historic sites, cultural attractions, parks, and convenient access to outdoor recreation.

Registered Respiratory Therapist Travel Job Details

• Weekly Estimated Pay: $1,550-$1,660
• Assignment Length: 13 weeks
• Start Date: October 19, 2026
• End Date: January 18, 2027
• Schedule: Four 12-hour night shifts per week
• Shift: 6:00 PM-6:30 AM
• Hours per Week: 36
• Weekend Requirement: Every other weekend
• Call: As needed for department coverage
• Healthcare Setting: Acute care hospital and Level I trauma center
• Charting System: Cerner
• Scrubs: Any solid color
• Openings: 2

Registered Respiratory Therapist Job Requirements

• At least 1 year of Registered Respiratory Therapist experience
• Active Illinois respiratory therapist license in hand at the time of application
• Current RRT credential
• Current BLS certification; AHA and Red Cross certifications accepted
• Recent experience in adult critical care and the emergency department
• Prior Cerner charting experience
• Competency with airway management, suctioning, extubation, and intubation assistance
• Experience with nasal and oral airways, tracheostomy care, and sputum specimen collection
• Proficiency with handheld nebulizers, T-piece, and tracheostomy collar treatments
• Experience providing oxygen therapy through bag-mask ventilation, ET tube, HFNC, T-piece, tracheostomy collar, and Venturi mask
• Ventilator management experience with BiPAP, CPAP, high-pressure alarm troubleshooting, and weaning from mechanical ventilation
• Teaching hospital, community hospital, or Level I/II trauma experience preferred
• Ability to float within scope of practice to support respiratory care department and hospital needs

Respiratory Therapist Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive respiratory care to adult, pediatric, and geriatric patients
• Assess respiratory status and implement individualized respiratory treatment plans
• Manage invasive and noninvasive ventilatory support, including BiPAP and CPAP
• Deliver oxygen therapy and aerosolized medications using a variety of respiratory devices
• Perform airway suctioning, extubation support, intubation assistance, and tracheostomy care
• Monitor ventilator performance and troubleshoot high-pressure alarms
• Assist with mechanical ventilation weaning and ongoing patient reassessment
• Collect sputum specimens and document treatments, assessments, and patient response in Cerner
• Support rapid response activities and collaborate with physicians, nurses, and other members of the healthcare team
• Assist with bedside bronchoscopies and other specialized respiratory procedures
• Float to areas within scope of practice and participate in every-other-weekend coverage

Apply now for this Registered Respiratory Therapist travel opportunity in Springfield, Illinois, and join a high-acuity hospital team providing essential respiratory care.

Benefits

401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision

Equal Opportunity

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity across our organization. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.