Respiratory Therapist
Galesburg, IL
American Traveler
5x8 hrs, Days

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Days, 5x8hrs
• Hours: 40 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Nov 23, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is seeking a Respiratory Therapist for a 13-week acute care assignment at a Level 2 trauma hospital, requiring 2+ years of experience and active IL RCP license.

Details

• Acute care setting within a Level 2 trauma, 81-bed hospital's Respiratory Therapy unit
• 24/7 RT coverage with 2 RTs on days, 2 on evenings, and 1 on nights
• Day shift schedule consisting of two 12-hour shifts and two 8-hour shifts per week
• Shift start times include 0630, 1430, 1830, and 2230
• Block scheduling used; no self-scheduling
• Every other weekend required, including Saturday and Sunday for all shifts
• Every other major holiday rotation (New Year's Day, Memorial Day, Fourth of July, Labor Day, Thanksgiving, Christmas Day)
• No on-call requirement
• Uses Epic EMR
• Utilizes PB980, Trilogy EV300, and V60 ventilators, as well as Vapotherm and High Flow devices
• Treats patients with COPD, asthma, COVID, flu, and other common respiratory illnesses

Requirements

• Minimum 2 years of experience as a Respiratory Therapist required
• State of Illinois RCP license required if applicable
• BLS (AHA) certification required
• NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program) certification required
• Epic EMR experience preferred
• BSN not required for this position

Additional Information

• 3-5 days of floor-specific orientation provided depending on experience
• 12 hours of non-billable orientation
• No scrub color requirement; solid color bottoms required, tops may be solid or printed
• Local candidates welcome, with reduced rates for those within 50 miles of the facility
• No radius restriction for eligibility
• COVID vaccination not required
• Candidates must be able to produce a negative drug screen for all panels as part of a drug-free campus policy
• Requested time off must be submitted for consideration