Posted 09/19/2026 · Job #519219
Hospital | Registered Respiratory Therapist | 13–Week Travel – Springfield, Illinois
Job Description
Travel Respiratory Therapist (RRT) Job in Springfield, Illinois | Acute Care Hospital
Join a busy acute care hospital in Springfield, Illinois, as a Travel Respiratory Therapist (RRT) supporting a high-acuity patient population in a respected Level I Trauma and Magnet facility. This travel respiratory therapist job offers the opportunity to work with a collaborative respiratory care team, advanced equipment, and Cerner charting while enjoying Springfield’s welcoming Midwest setting, convenient city amenities, and comfortable community atmosphere.
Job Details
- Position: Respiratory Therapist (RRT) Travel Job
- Type: Travel Healthcare Assignment
- Location: Springfield, IL
- Start Date: 10/5/2026
- Duration: 13 weeks
- Shift: 12-hour nights (approximately 6:00 PM – 6:30 AM)
- Schedule: 3 to 4 shifts per week; every other weekend
- Weekly Estimated Pay: $1,550 – $1,660
- Charting System: Cerner
- Setting: Acute care hospital, Level I Trauma, Magnet facility
Job Requirements
- Minimum 1 year of respiratory therapy experience required
- Active Illinois RRT license required
- BLS certification required
- Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) certification required
- Experience in adult critical care and the emergency department preferred
- Strong airway management, oxygen therapy, nebulizer, and ventilator management skills
- Cerner experience required
- Ability to work every other weekend and provide as-needed on-call support
- Flexibility to float within scope to meet facility needs
Responsibilities
- Deliver respiratory care to adults, pediatrics, and geriatric patients across a fast-paced hospital setting
- Perform airway management procedures including suctioning, extubation support, and intubation assistance
- Provide oxygen therapy and ventilator support using specialized equipment and clinical protocols
- Monitor, troubleshoot, and wean patients from mechanical ventilation as clinically indicated
- Support bedside bronchoscopies and other advanced respiratory therapy procedures
- Document patient care accurately in Cerner and collaborate with interdisciplinary care teams
- Adapt to changing patient volumes and staffing needs while maintaining high-quality patient care
Apply now for this Springfield, IL travel Respiratory Therapist job and join a healthcare team committed to excellent patient care.
Benefits
401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision
Equal Opportunity
We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity across our organization. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.
Equal Opportunity
GHR Healthcare is committed to fostering an inclusive environment where individuals are treated with respect and provided equal opportunity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.
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