Hospital | RRT
Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) – Locum Tenens Hospital Job in Carbondale, Illinois (Night Shift)
Advance your respiratory therapy career with a locum tenens opportunity as a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) at a top-rated hospital in Carbondale, IL. Join our healthcare team and provide exceptional respiratory care in a collaborative environment, serving a vibrant community near the scenic Shawnee National Forest. This is an excellent chance for RRT professionals seeking Illinois respiratory therapist jobs or travel healthcare assignments.
Key Job Details – Respiratory Therapist (RRT) in Carbondale, IL
- Job Title: Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) – Locum Tenens
- Location: Carbondale, Illinois 62901
- Healthcare Setting: Hospital – Respiratory Therapy Unit
- Assignment Type: Locum tenens (Travel Contract)
- Start Date: September 22, 2025
- End Date: December 22, 2025
- Contract Duration: 13 weeks
- Shift: 12-hour night shifts
- Guaranteed Hours: 36 hours per week
- Estimated Weekly Salary: $1800 - $1840
- Active Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credential
- Current Illinois state license to practice as an RRT
- Associate’s degree in Respiratory Therapy or related field
- BLS (Basic Life Support) certification
- NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program) certification
- Minimum 1 year of recent hospital-based RRT experience
- Assess patient outcomes and collaborate with the multidisciplinary healthcare team to optimize respiratory care
- Educate patients and families on respiratory diseases, interventions, and discharge planning
- Deliver physician-ordered respiratory therapy, maintaining communication with medical and nursing staff
- Plan, implement, and evaluate the effectiveness of respiratory care interventions
- Mentor staff and students, promoting best practices in clinical respiratory therapy
- Support patient care by accepting reassignment to other hospital units as needed
Benefits
401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision
About GHR
With over 30 years of healthcare staffing experience, GHR Healthcare is your trusted partner in finding the perfect contract or permanent role in the healthcare industry. Our specialized teams have placed thousands of healthcare professionals nationwide. You will have a dedicated recruiter, providing access to new opportunities and guidance every step of the way. Whatever your career goals, GHR Healthcare is here to support you and find your perfect fit. Get to know us:
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We are an equal-opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.
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