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American Traveler is seeking a travel Registered Respiratory Therapist for a travel job in Decatur, Illinois.

• Specialty: Registered Respiratory Therapist
• Discipline: Allied Health Professional
• Start Date: 09/14/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, nights
• Employment Type: Travel

• Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Sep 14, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 2

American Traveler is seeking a Respiratory Therapist (RRT) with 2+ years of experience for a night shift position in an acute care hospital treating all age groups.

• Acute care hospital setting with a Level II Trauma designation
• 180-bed facility with average daily census of 130 patients
• Night shift schedule (3x12 or 4x12 hours, 1800-0630)
• Weekend rotation every other or every third weekend depending on department need
• On-call requirement during December through April
• Floating required within the hospital or to nearby affiliate facilities
• Treats all age groups from neonatal through geriatric with a wide range of diagnoses
• Assists with bronchoscopies on occasion
• Performs nighttime and daytime SAT/SBT responsibilities
• Responds to Emergency Department for codes, traumas, and severe respiratory distress
• Level II Nursery with sporadic bubble CPAP and invasive mechanical ventilation
• Increased HFNC utilization for pediatric patients during RSV season
• Uses Drager V500 Ventilators, EV 300 Bipaps, V60 Bipaps, ResMed Tabletop PAP Devices, Volara (metaneb), Vest therapy, Aerobika, Breath Actuated Nebulizers, and Aerogen equipment
• Cerner charting system used

• Minimum 2 years of experience required
• Active RRT credential required
• BLS, ACLS, and PALS certifications required
• State license required if applicable
• Active Illinois license required at time of application (pending licenses not accepted)
• Cerner charting experience required
• Required experience in Adult Critical Care, Emergency Department, and Pediatrics
• Preferred experience in NICU, PICU, and patient transports
• Required airway management skills including ET tube/suctioning, extubation, intubation assist, nasal and oral airway placement/suctioning, pulmonary hygiene, sputum specimen collection, and tracheostomy care
• Required experience caring for patients with ARDS, aspiration, COVID, cystic fibrosis, fresh tracheostomy, and pneumonia
• Required medication administration experience including Albuterol, Atrovent, Bicarbonate, Combivent, Flovent, inhaled steroids, Isuprel, Mucomyst, Pulmicort, Racemic epinephrine, Spiriva, Terbutaline Sulfate, Tobramycin, and Xopenex
• Required experience with aerosol setups, MDI, and Medihaler delivery systems
• Required experience with cold, hand held, heated, and trach collar nebulizers
• Required oxygen therapy skills including bag and mask, ET tube, HFNC, and trach collar
• Required ventilator management skills including BiPap, CPAP, troubleshooting high pressure alarms, and weaning from mechanical ventilation
• Required neonatal/pediatric skills including bubble CPAP, capillary and umbilical blood gases, CPAP/Nasal CPAP/BIPAP, IMV/SIMV, intubation assist, and pressure/volume ventilator management
• Required experience caring for infants/children with RSV and transient tachypnea of the newborn
• Preferred experience with high-risk delivery assistance and neonatal inter-departmental transports
• Preferred experience caring for infants/children with bronchopulmonary dysplasia, near drowning, and respiratory distress syndrome
• Required professional skills including ABG interpretation, chest physiotherapy, and drawing arterial blood gases
• Community hospital and Level I/II trauma experience preferred
• First-time travelers accepted
• SSN and date of birth required for consideration

• Provide respiratory care to patients ranging from neonatal to geriatric across multiple units
• Work as part of a hospital-wide respiratory care team supporting critical care, emergency, and pediatric areas
• Navy blue scrubs preferred, though any solid color is acceptable if navy is unavailable
• Parking permit required at no cost, arranged during orientation
• First day of assignment includes virtual, at-home orientation with required completion of assigned modules by 4:00 PM CST
• Local candidates accepted with no radius restriction
• Requested time off ideally limited to no more than 5 days
• Candidates must work 2 of the 3 major holidays
• Previous permanent or PRN employees of the hospital system must be separated for at least 12 months before applying as a traveler
• Travel pairs are not accepted

American Traveler Job ID #P-739975. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Travel Respiratory Therapist - Registered RT/RRT

With over 25 years of experience, American Traveler has established a reputation for outstanding customer service. Our team ensures a smooth, worry-free experience for those starting on or expanding their travel nursing and allied careers.

With thousands of travel nursing and allied jobs nationwide, our attentive and approachable recruiters find positions that align perfectly with your career aspirations and personal requirements.

American Traveler offers exceptional benefits, including premium medical, dental, vision and life insurance beginning day one of your assignment, generous 401(k) match, substantial housing stipends, and more. Additionally, with 24/7 support and access to our in-house clinicians, you are assured confidence and comfort throughout your assignment.

With our team behind you, you can relax and enjoy a rewarding travel career.

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