Travel Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) – Fairfield, IL

Travel Registered Respiratory Therapist job in Fairfield, Illinois (62837), a welcoming Southern Illinois community, with a 13-week acute care assignment, 12-hour night shifts, and broad hospital exposure. Join a collaborative respiratory care team in this friendly small-town setting and make an immediate impact across multiple clinical units.

Job Details

• Position Type: Travel Registered Respiratory Therapist
• Location: Fairfield, IL
• Assignment Length: 13 weeks
• Shift: 12-hour nights
• Schedule: 36 hours per week; rotating weekend coverage may be required
• Weekly Estimated Pay: $1,730 – $1,860
• Patient Population: Adult and geriatric patients in acute care and general care settings
• Unit Coverage: ED, ICU, CVU, PCU, Oncology, Ortho/Neuro, Cardiac Telemetry, Observational Unit, and PACU on a rotating basis
• Start Date: 09/21/2026

Job Requirements

• At least 1 year of respiratory therapy experience in an acute care or general care setting
• Current Respiratory Care License in the state of practice
• NBRC credentialing required; Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) strongly preferred
• BLS required
• ACLS preferred or able to obtain prior to direct patient care
• Experience with Epic EMR and computer systems preferred
• Ability to work effectively with diverse patients, families, and interdisciplinary healthcare team members
• Strong communication, organizational, and time management skills
• Comfort working in a fast-paced hospital environment with changing priorities

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive respiratory care through assessment, planning, intervention, education, and evaluation
• Perform respiratory therapy procedures within scope of practice and physician orders
• Monitor patient response to therapy and adjust care recommendations as appropriate
• Set up, maintain, and troubleshoot respiratory equipment and therapy modalities
• Deliver therapies such as CPAP/BiPAP, oxygen therapy, ventilator support, high-flow oxygen, chest physiotherapy, and aerosol treatments
• Perform ABGs, EKGs, pulse oximetry, and bedside pulmonary function testing as needed
• Respond to codes and rapid responses as part of the clinical care team
• Educate patients and caregivers on respiratory conditions, equipment use, and home care techniques when applicable
• Maintain accurate charting, documentation, and infection control standards
• Collaborate closely with physicians, nurses, and other clinical staff to promote excellent patient outcomes

Apply now for this Travel Respiratory Therapist opportunity in Fairfield, Illinois, and join a healthcare team focused on quality 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.