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Original Job Details

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This travel Registered Respiratory Therapist job in Carbondale, IL with Advantis Medical is a 13-week travel Registered Respiratory Therapist contract at SIH Memorial Hospital of Carbondale. This role follows a Nights shift with a 5x8 schedule.

In this travel Registered Respiratory Therapist job, you will support patient care through specialty-specific clinical services, perform assessments and treatments within your scope of practice, document patient progress, operate relevant medical equipment, and collaborate with physicians and the broader care team to help deliver quality patient outcomes.

Assignment Details

  • Specialty: Registered Respiratory Therapist
  • Facility: SIH Memorial Hospital of Carbondale
  • Location: Carbondale, IL 62901
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  • Contract Length: 13 Weeks
  • Shift: Nights (5x8)
  • Job Number: 890892

Responsibilities

  • Assess respiratory status and deliver ordered therapies, including aerosolized medications and oxygen management, across assigned units
  • Set up, monitor, and manage mechanical ventilators, supporting weaning per physician orders and facility protocol
  • Draw and analyze arterial blood gases per facility protocol
  • Respond to rapid responses and codes, providing airway support and assisting with intubation when assigned

Travel Registered Respiratory Therapist Requirements:

  • 2+ years of recent Registered Respiratory Therapist experience.
  • Must hold all required certifications and licenses as mandated by Illinois and national regulatory bodies.

FAQs – Travel Registered Respiratory Therapist Jobs Near Carbondale, IL

What credentials do travel RRT jobs require?
Travel RRT jobs generally require an active NBRC RRT credential, BLS, and a state respiratory care license where required. Additional requirements may include ACLS for adult critical care, PALS for pediatrics, or an NRP provider card for neonatal care. Specialized positions may also specify NPS or ACCS as preferred or required credentials.
How much critical care experience do I need for a travel RRT assignment?
Facilities often look for recent experience working independently in the type of respiratory care environment they are staffing. For hospital assignments, that may mean a strong background in acute or critical care and confidence managing a full respiratory workload with limited orientation. Travelers should be specific about the units, acuity levels, and level of independence in their recent experience.
Can my adult RRT experience qualify me for pediatric or neonatal travel jobs?
Not automatically. Pediatric and neonatal respiratory care typically require recent experience with those patient populations in addition to the appropriate credentials. Facilities may look closely at how recently you have worked with pediatric or neonatal patients and whether that experience matches the acuity of the assignment.

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Carbondale, IL sits in the hill country of Southern Illinois near the Shawnee National Forest and is shaped by the presence of Southern Illinois University. Local Allied healthcare includes CT, MRI, PET/CT, ultrasound, X-ray, nuclear medicine, interventional radiology, laboratory testing, and surgical services. SR-13 and US-51 cross through the city, with I-57 accessible nearby in Marion. The university brings arts, events, and college-town energy, while surrounding lakes, trails, and forest areas make outdoor recreation easy to reach. Carbondale's combination of advanced diagnostic healthcare, university life, and immediate access to Southern Illinois' wooded landscapes gives it a distinctive regional identity.

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