Respiratory Therapist
Urbana, IL
American Traveler
3x12 hrs, Nights

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Jul 20, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is seeking a Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT) with Epic EMR experience and Level 1 Trauma background for a 13-week night shift contract at an inpatient hospital in Urbana, IL.

Details

• Inpatient hospital respiratory care department
• Provides respiratory care services across neonatal, pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric patient populations
• Includes coverage in the Emergency Room as well as inpatient units
• Performs blood gas analysis including arterial, venous, and capillary samples
• Performs ventilator patient assessments and manages respiratory equipment
• Uses Epic EMR for charting and care plan documentation
• Night shift: 7:00 PM – 7:30 AM, 12-hour shifts, 3 days per week, 36 hours per week
• Every other weekend schedule (3 weekends in a 6-week cycle)
• Holiday rotation required for major holidays
• No on-call or floating requirements

Requirements

• Associate's degree in Respiratory Therapy
• Minimum 1 year of relevant respiratory care experience
• NBRC Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT) credential
• BLS certification (American Heart Association)
• Illinois RCP license required (license required if applicable)
• Epic EMR experience required
• Level 1 Trauma experience required
• Candidate must reside more than 50 miles from the facility to be eligible

Additional Information

• Perform routine and critical respiratory care procedures under the supervision of a Respiratory Care Supervisor and Medical Director
• Evaluate patients for routine respiratory care therapy on inpatient units and in the Emergency Room
• Complete assessments on ventilator patients and all other patients receiving respiratory care services
• Accurately document on respiratory flow sheets, care plans, and charge in Epic EMR
• Recommend timely interventions and the need for further treatment or referral within the patient's respiratory care regimen
• Assist with cleaning respiratory care equipment and stocking respiratory supplies on inpatient units
• RTO is not to exceed 7 total days for the duration of the 13-week contract
• Contingent workers may not be on continuous assignment at this health system for more than 1 year; a 6-month break in service is required before returning to any location within the health system