What are the responsibilities and job description for the Travel Respiratory Therapist - Registered RT/RRT position at American Traveler?
Assignment Overview
- Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
- Hours: 36 hrs/wk
- Start Date: Sep 14, 2026
- Length: 4 weeks
- Openings: 1
Description
American Traveler is seeking a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) for an inpatient night shift position requiring 1 years of respiratory therapy experience and current RRT certification.
Details
- Inpatient respiratory therapy unit setting
- Night shift schedule, 5:30 PM to 6:00 AM
- 12-hour shifts, 3 days per week (36 hours per week)
- Rotating weekend and holiday coverage required
- No floating required
Requirements
- Minimum 1 year of experience in respiratory therapy, ventilator management, EKG, oxygen administration, and airway management
- Basic knowledge of pulmonary and cardiovascular anatomy and physiology
- Associate's degree or Certificate in Respiratory Therapy
- BLS, ACLS, PALS, and NRP certifications (American Heart Association)
- RRT credential (NBRC Certified Respiratory Therapist)
- Illinois RCP license required if applicable
- Experience with BiPAP setup, arterial punctures, arterial line draws, and pulmonary function testing
Additional Information
- Provide comprehensive respiratory care under physician and department director guidance
- Administer oxygen therapy and set up, initiate, and maintain ventilators and CPAP devices
- Assist with intubation and provide airway maintenance, including endotracheal and tracheostomy care
- Initiate and maintain cardiopulmonary resuscitation and other life support procedures as needed
- Administer respiratory medications and monitor for side effects
- Perform bronchial secretion removal techniques including suctioning, postural drainage, and chest percussion
- Perform pulmonary function testing and 12-lead EKGs when trained
- Oversee certified and non-certified technicians performing specialized procedures as needed
- Set up BiPAP and Optiflow devices and evaluate patient response to therapy
- Perform arterial punctures and arterial line draws per established guidelines
- Provide age-specific patient care across all patient populations
- Work independently and supervise shift needs as required
- RTO not to exceed 7 total days per 13-week contract
- Radius rule of 50 miles applies; local candidates not accepted