Travel RRT job in Alton, IL - Make $2,041 - $2,234/week

Aya Healthcare offers a travel assignment for a Respiratory Therapist in Alton, IL, with a 13-week duration and night shifts (18:30 - 07:00).

About the role

This position is in an acute care hospital with 122 beds, recognized as a Magnet facility. The charting system used is Epic, and prior charting experience is required. Patient ratios are 3:1 during night shifts, with weekend work included.

Responsibilities & Skills

• Adult Critical Care
• Aerosol setup (mask and trach)
• Medication administration (Albuterol, Atrovent, Combivent, Flovent, Lidocaine, Mucomyst, Pulmicort, Racemic epinephrine, Spiriva, Tobramycin, Xopenex)
• Bag and mask ventilation
• BiPAP and CPAP management
• Bronchoscopy assistance
• Emergency Department care
• Endotracheal tube (ET Tube) management, including intubation assist, extubation, and troubleshooting high-pressure alarms
• High Flow Nasal Cannula (HFNC) and heated aerosol delivery
• Mechanical ventilation modes (IMV, SIMV) and weaning from mechanical ventilation
• Inhaled Flolan and inhaled steroid administration
• Metered Dose Inhaler (MDI) and Medihaler use
• Nasal airway placement and suctioning
• Oral/nasal suctioning and sputum specimen collection
• Oxygen tank management and patient transport (inter-departmental and ambulance)
• Pulmonary hygiene and tracheostomy care/management
• T-piece and trach collar management

Requirements

• 1 year of experience in respiratory therapy
• Active certifications: ACLS, BLS, NRP, PALS

Pay

Weekly pay ranges from $2,041 to $2,234, including taxable wages and tax-free expense reimbursements.

Schedule

• 13-week assignment
• Night shift: 3x 12-hour shifts (18:30 - 07:00)
• Start date: 08/31/2026

Benefits

• Premium medical, dental, vision, and life insurance beginning on day one of the assignment
• Insurance coverage maintained for up to 24 days between assignments
• Generous 401(k) match
• Paid company housing (pet-friendly) or a housing stipend, if eligible
• Paid sick time accrued at one hour per 30 hours worked (or as required by applicable laws)
• Unlimited continuing education units online
• Licensure, relocation, and other reimbursements, when applicable