Respiratory Therapist, Neuro Diagnostics
Springfield, Illinois
Memorial Health

Job Opportunity: Respiratory Therapist (RRT)

Location: Springfield, Illinois
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Position Details

• Specialty: Respiratory / Neuro Diagnostics
• Shift: 3x12 hour night shifts (1800-0630)
• Experience Required: Minimum 1 year in specialty (Respiratory Therapy)
• First-timers Accepted: Yes
• Weekend Requirement: Work every other weekend
• On-call: Required as needed
• Floating: May float within scope to meet facility needs
• License: Active Illinois license required (no pending licenses accepted)
• Locals Accepted: Yes, no radius restrictions
• Return to Office Restrictions: Ideally no more than 5 days

Required Certifications

• BLS (Basic Life Support)
• RRT (Registered Respiratory Therapist)
• ACLS and PALS may be required based on unit/specialty (AHA or RQI acceptable)

Required Skills and Experience

• Work Setting Experience: Adult Critical Care, Emergency Department
• Airway Management:

  • Endotracheal tube suctioning
  • Extubation
  • Intubation assist
  • Nasal airway placement and suctioning
  • Oral airway placement and oropharyngeal suctioning
  • Sputum specimen collection
  • Tracheostomy suctioning
• Nebulizer Skills: Handheld, T-Piece, Trach collar
• Oxygen Therapy: Bag and mask, ET tube, High Flow Nasal Cannula (HFNC), T-Piece, Trach collar, Venturi masks
• Ventilator Management: BiPAP, CPAP, troubleshooting high pressure alarms, weaning from mechanical ventilation
• Electronic Medical Record: Cerner experience required
• Preferred Experience: Teaching hospital, community hospital, Level I and II trauma center experience

Facility Highlights

• Acute Care Hospital
• Level I Trauma Center
• Magnet recognized hospital
• 562 staffed beds
• Charting system: Cerner
• Scrub color: Any solid color
• Parking: Permit required, no cost

Additional Requirements

• Must work every other weekend and be available for on-call shifts as needed
• May be called off up to 36 hours per 13-week assignment without pay; on-call shifts count as called-off shifts
• Block schedule requests can be discussed with manager

Prior Travel Experience

• Not explicitly required

Required Documentation and Compliance

• Valid/current US Driver’s License or US ID
• Background checks covering all locations lived/worked in past 7 years
• Education verification (degree or transcript)
• State-specific criminal and offender registry searches as required by Illinois
• Physical exam within 1 year of start, including labs within 7 days of contract signing
• Fit mask test (specific mask types required)
• Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 1 year
• Immunizations or proof of immunity for Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Hepatitis B, Varicella
• 9-panel drug screen within 30 days of start
• Flu vaccination or approved medical/religious exemption required annually
• Competency exam and skills checklist required for clinical candidates
• Photo for badge within one week of signing contract
• Code of conduct acknowledgment
• Parking permit form (if applicable)

Summary

This is a 13-week travel contract for a Respiratory Therapist (RRT) with night shifts in a Level I trauma, Magnet recognized acute care hospital in Springfield, IL. The role requires at least 1 year of respiratory therapy experience with specific critical care and airway management skills, Cerner EMR experience, and an active Illinois license. Prior travel experience is not required, and first-time travelers are accepted. The position includes weekend and on-call responsibilities, with flexibility to float within the facility. Comprehensive background checks, health screenings, and certifications are mandatory.