Travel Registered Respiratory Therapist - $2,599 per week

Prime Staffing is seeking a travel Registered Respiratory Therapist for a travel job in Urbana, Illinois.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Registered Respiratory Therapist
• Discipline: Allied Health Professional
• Start Date: 08/24/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours
• Employment Type: Travel

ID: 64363832 Shift: Night NIGHTS; 5:30PM-6:00AM 3x12 Hr Description: Job Description: -The Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) shall provide all aspects of respiratory care under the guidance of a qualified physician and the Director of Respiratory Therapy.Essential Functions: -Effectively administer oxygen mixtures utilizing various oxygen delivery devices. -Can set up, initiate and maintain ventilators and CPAP devices. -Can assist with intubationIs familiar with the principles of airway maintenance, endotracheal and tracheostomy care. -Follows the procedures and observations for care during and after extubation.-Initiates and maintains cardiopulmonary resuscitation and other related life support procedures.-Confers with physicians regarding all aspects of Respiratory Therapy concerning patient care, interprets and carries out physicians orders. -Administers specific dosages of all Respiratory Therapy related medications as specified by a physician. -Recognizes, interprets, and records signs and symptoms of medication side effects particularly those that require notification of a physician.-Effectively and safely uses equipment for delivering positive pressure, humidification, nebulization, and medications to patients.-Effectively utilizes methods that assist in the removal of secretions from the bronchial tree such as hydration, breathing, and coughing exercise, postural drainage, chest percussion, and airway suctioning.-Performs all aspects of pulmonary function testing, if trained. -Effectively uses all department pulmonary function equipment.-Performs 12 lead EKG's and prepares them for physician interpretation.-When needed is capable of overseeing the work of the certified and non-certified technicians who are performing those procedures requiring a high level of expertise.-Is able to dismantle and reassemble most of the Respiratory Therapy equipment. -Is able to take all necessary precautions to insure the safe handling of all respiratory equipment.-Works well with each age level of patient. -Is sensitive to the age specific needs of each individual patient and alters the clinical approach accordingly.-Works independently and can supervise the needs of their shifts when needed. -Practices the WAY TO BE standards.-Performs arterial punctures and arterial line draws in accordance with guidelines and competencies.-Able to set up BiPap and Opiflow devices and evaluate the patients response to therapy. Schedule Notes:NIGHTS; 5:30PM-6:00AMSkills: Required Skills & Experience: -1+ years of experience in/with skills in respiratory therapy, ventilator management, electrocardiogram, oxygen administration and airway management. -A basic knowledge of Pulmonary and Cardiovascular anatomy and physiology. Preferred Skills & Experience: -N/A Required Skills: [ "RESPIRATORY THERAPY", "VENTILATOR MANAGEMENT", "ELECTROCARDIOGRAM", "OXYGEN ADMINISTRATION", "AIRWAY MANAGEMENT"] Additional Skills: [ "PULMONARY ANATOMY AND PHYSIOLOGY", "CARDIOVASCULAR ANATOMY AND PHYSIOLOGY", "PATIENT CARE", "MEDICATION ADMINISTRATION", "POSITIVE PRESSURE EQUIPMENT OPERATION", "HUMIDIFICATION EQUIPMENT OPERATION", "NEBULIZATION EQUIPMENT OPERATION", "BRONCHIAL SECRETION REMOVAL METHODS", "PULMONARY FUNCTION TESTING", "PULMONARY FUNCTION EQUIPMENT OPERATION", "EKG PERFORMANCE", "SUPERVISION", "EQUIPMENT ASSEMBLY AND DISASSEMBLY", "SAFE EQUIPMENT HANDLING", "AGE-SPECIFIC PATIENT CARE", "ARTERIAL PUNCTURES", "ARTERIAL LINE DRAWS", "BIPAP SETUP", "OPIFLOW DEVICE SETUP", "PATIENT RESPONSE EVALUATION"]Education: Required Education:-Associate s degree in Respiratory Therapy.Preferred Education:-N/ARequired Certifications & Licensure:-BLS (American Heart Assoc.) -ACLS (American Heart Assoc.) -PALS (American Heart Assoc.) -NRP (American Heart Assoc.) -Illinois RCP license -RRTPreferred Certifications & Licensure:-N/A Required Education: -Associate’s degree in Respiratory TherapyOR-Certificate in Respiratory TherapyPreferred Education: -N/A Required Certifications & Licensure: -BLS (American Heart Assoc.) -ACLS (American Heart Assoc.) -PALS (American Heart Assoc.) -NRP (American Heart Assoc.) -Illinois RCP license -NBRC Certified Respiratory Therapist Preferred Certifications & Licensure: -N/AJob Category: Clinical-Allied Guaranteed Hours: 36 Contract Weeks:90

Prime Staffing Job ID #37703741. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36.0 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Allied / Tech:Respiratory Therapist,19:00:00-07:30:00

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