Travel Registered Respiratory Therapist
Springfield, IL
GHR Healthcare
3x12 hrs

Travel Respiratory Therapist (RRT) – Springfield, IL. 13-week hospital contract at a Level I Trauma Center. Active Illinois RRT required.

Quick Summary

Join a leading acute care hospital as a Respiratory Therapist (RRT) providing high-acuity respiratory care, ventilator management, and airway support. Ideal for RRTs seeking travel respiratory therapist jobs, hospital respiratory therapist positions, or Illinois respiratory jobs.

Job Details

• Weekly Estimated Pay: $1,550 - $1,660
• Location: Springfield, IL (zip 62781) — Illinois respiratory jobs / Springfield healthcare
• Facility Type: Acute Care Hospital — Level I Trauma Center, Magnet Facility
• Contract Duration: 13 weeks (April 27, 2026 – July 27, 2026)
• Shift: 3x12 Hour Days (06:00 – 18:30)
• Hours per Week: 36
• Weekend Requirement: Every other weekend
• Orientation: 16 hours
• Scrub Color: Any solid color
• Parking: Free with permit

Required Qualifications

• Active Illinois Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) license required at time of application
• Minimum 1 year of recent experience as a Respiratory Therapist in acute care or critical care
• BLS certification (AHA or Red Cross only)
• Experience in Adult Critical Care and Emergency Department (ED) settings
• Cerner electronic charting experience required
• Ability to float within hospital and to affiliate hospitals as needed
• Must be able to work 2 out of 3 major holidays during contract
• Flu vaccine required (medical/religious exemptions considered)
• First-time travelers accepted — excellent opportunity for travel respiratory therapist roles

Key Responsibilities

• Provide respiratory care to adults, pediatrics, and geriatrics across a busy acute care hospital
• Airway management and procedures: endotracheal tube care and suctioning, extubation support, intubation assist, nasal/oral airway placement, sputum specimen collection, tracheostomy care
• Administer aerosolized therapies and nebulizer treatments (handheld, T-piece, trach collar)
• Deliver and titrate oxygen therapy including bag-valve mask, ET tube, high flow nasal cannula, Venturi masks, and trach collar
• Manage mechanical ventilation and ventilator weaning (BiPAP, CPAP, ventilator troubleshooting, high-pressure alarm management)
• Participate in bedside bronchoscopy and procedural support
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams including Respiratory Services, Rapid Response, ICU, and ED
• Float to other units or affiliate hospitals as needed to meet facility staffing and patient care needs

Experience the best of Springfield while advancing your career in a supportive, high-acuity hospital setting. Springfield, IL is known for its vibrant community, rich history as the home of Abraham Lincoln, and a variety of local amenities including museums, parks, and a lively downtown. Enjoy exploring the city's historical sites, diverse dining options, and welcoming neighborhoods while working in a top-tier healthcare environment. This travel respiratory therapist job is perfect for RRTs seeking hands-on ventilator management and critical care experience in Illinois.

Apply now to join our healthcare team — submit your resume and active Illinois RRT license to be considered. Join our healthcare team today and make a meaningful impact on patient care!

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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.