Respiratory Therapist
Carbondale, IL
Thrive Staffing
3x12 hrs, Nights
$2,074/weekOverview
- Start Date06/01/2026
- Shift Breakdown3x12 hrs
- ShiftNights
- Duration13 weeks
- Facility InformationShort Term Acute Care159 beds
Pay
Qualifications
Description
Job Title: Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT)
City/State: Carbondale, Illinois
Shift: Nights, 19:00:00-07:00:00
Contract Length: 12 weeks
Start Date: 06/01/2026
Job Description:
Evaluates patient outcomes making changes in plan of care within the multidisciplinary team. Provides explanation/instructions to patients and/or responsible persons and insures understanding with regard to respiratory disease processes, intervention procedures, and discharge. Accepts reassignment to other units when necessary. Shares clinical knowledge with staff and students and is a role model for clinical practice. Plans, implements and evaluates the effectiveness of respiratory care. Provides respiratory care as ordered by physician keeping in communication with medical and nursing staff.
Responsibilities:
- Evaluates patient outcomes making changes in plan of care within the multidisciplinary team.
- Provides explanation/instructions to patients and/or responsible persons and insures understanding with regard to respiratory disease processes, intervention procedures, and discharge.
- Accepts reassignment to other units when necessary.
- Shares clinical knowledge with staff and students and is a role model for clinical practice.
- Plans, implements and evaluates the effectiveness of respiratory care.
- Provides respiratory care as ordered by physician keeping in communication with medical and nursing staff.
Requirements:
- Associate's degree required
- RRT
- Illinois License
- BLS
- NRP-MHC
Facility
Memorial Hospital of Carbondale
- Short Term Acute Care
- 159 beds
Employer
Thrive Staffing
At the heart of Thrive Staffing is our mission to support healthcare professionals in their career journey. We strive to build strong, personal relationships with our candidates, fostering work environments for the common good that values individual autonomy, encourages personal expression, and removes career obstacles. We're not just looking for employees—we're looking for partners in our mission to transform healthcare staffing. Our ideal candidate is someone who shares our vision of improving lives and impacting the world in a positive way. If you're a healthcare professional looking to take the next step in your career, we're here to help you thrive through health care staffing that understands you and puts prominence on enabling your professional potential.
About Carbondale, IL
As a Travel Registered Respiratory Therapist in Carbondale, IL here's what you should know:- The cost of living in Carbondale, IL is lower than the national average, making it an affordable option for travel nurses.
- Wages generally match up with the lower cost of living.
- Carbondale experiences hot summers with average highs around 88°F and cold winters with average lows around 21°F.
- Short term rentals and furnished housing options are available in Carbondale, IL, and they are relatively easy to find due to the university presence in the area.
- Carbondale is car-friendly, and public transportation options are limited but available for those who prefer not to drive.
- Carbondale has a diverse population due to the university, with a wide age range.
- Common health issues may include seasonal allergies.
- There is a notable population of travel nurses due to the presence of healthcare facilities and the university.
- Carbondale offers a variety of restaurants, art galleries, live music venues, and outdoor activities such as hiking, biking, and water sports at nearby lakes.
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