Travel Respiratory Therapist - Certified RT/CRT

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Jul 6, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is seeking a Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT) with Epic EMR experience and Level 1 Trauma background for a night shift inpatient position in Urbana, IL.

Details

• Inpatient respiratory care department at a Level 1 Trauma hospital
• Patient population spans neonatal, pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients
• Respiratory care services provided on inpatient units and in the Emergency Department
• Procedures include arterial, venous, and capillary blood gas analysis, ventilator management, patient assessment, and equipment testing and maintenance
• Epic EMR used for charting and charging
• Night shift: 7:00 PM – 7:30 AM
• 36 hours per week, three 12-hour shifts per day
• Every other weekend required (3 weekends per 6-week cycle)
• Holiday rotation required for major holidays
• No on-call required
• No floating required

Requirements

• Associate's degree in Respiratory Therapy
• NBRC Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT) credential
• Illinois Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP) license required (license required if applicable)
• BLS certification (American Heart Association)
• Minimum 1 year of relevant respiratory care experience
• Epic EMR charting experience required
• Level 1 Trauma experience required
• Candidates must reside more than 50 miles from the facility to be eligible

Additional Information

• Perform routine and critical respiratory care procedures under the supervision of a Respiratory Care Supervisor and Medical Director
• Responsibilities include patient assessments, ventilator management, blood gas analysis, equipment preparation and testing, and timely intervention recommendations
• Accurately documents care in EMR respiratory flow sheets, care plans, and charges
• Reports malfunctioning equipment to management and assists with cleaning and stocking respiratory care supplies
• Candidates must consult with a Respiratory Care Practitioner regarding adverse effects and document sleep therapy compliance as required
• Candidate interviews are conducted by facility leadership
• RTO may not exceed 7 days for the duration of the 13-week contract
• Contingent workers may not remain on continuous assignment at this facility for more than 1 year; a 6-month break in service is required before returning