
Hospital | Registered Respiratory Therapist
- Agency
- GHR Healthcare
- Location
- Silvis, IL
- Job type
- Travel
- Profession
- Respiratory Therapist
- Industry
- Nursing & Healthcare
- Posted
- Oct 15, 2026
Pay breakdown
- Hourly
- $45.69
- Weekly
- $1,645
- Yearly (full-time)
- $85,540
- Start date
- October 25, 2026
This job pays about $45.69/hour — 13% above the median for Respiratory Therapist jobs in Illinois ($40.43/hour). The total includes tax-free housing and meal stipends, which staff jobs don't pay, so take-home pay is usually higher than the hourly figure suggests.
Estimated from the weekly pay in the listing, 36 hours a week; yearly = 52 weeks. Median wage: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025.
Respiratory Therapist jobs in Illinois right now
- 35 open Respiratory Therapist jobs in Illinois from 6 agencies, 3 of them in Silvis.
- Pay in these listings: $42.64 – $66.39/hour, median $49.68/hour.
- Typical Respiratory Therapist pay in Illinois: $40.43/hour ($84,094/year, BLS).
- Highest median pay: Care Team Solutions ($59.00/hour across 3 jobs).
Job description
Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) Travel Job – Hospital Pulmonary Services in Silvis, Illinois
Explore a 13-week travel Respiratory Therapist job in Silvis, Illinois, supporting hospitalized patients within a collaborative pulmonary services team. This hospital-based respiratory care assignment offers 12-hour night shifts in the welcoming Quad Cities area, known for its riverfront setting, outdoor recreation, entertainment, and community amenities.
Respiratory Therapist Job Details
- Assignment Type: 13-week travel Respiratory Therapist assignment
- Location: Silvis, Illinois
- Department: Pulmonary Services
- Start Date: October 25, 2026
- End Date: January 23, 2027
- Weekly Estimated Pay: $1,590–$1,700
- Hours: 36 hours per week
- Shift: 12-hour night shifts, 6:00 p.m.–6:30 a.m.
- Schedule: Every other weekend; one holiday required
- Work Setting: On-site hospital respiratory care environment
Registered Respiratory Therapist Job Requirements
- At least 1 year of experience as a Respiratory Therapist in a hospital setting
- Valid Respiratory Therapist license or professional certification as required by the state and facility
- Current credentials must be verifiable before placement
- Ability to work 12-hour night shifts, every other weekend, and one holiday during the assignment
- Strong clinical judgment, communication skills, and commitment to patient-centered respiratory care
Respiratory Therapist Responsibilities
- Provide respiratory care and pulmonary support to hospitalized patients throughout the pulmonary services department
- Assess patients, develop and implement appropriate respiratory treatment plans, and document care accurately
- Administer respiratory therapies and monitor patient response according to established clinical protocols
- Collaborate with nurses, physicians, and other members of the healthcare team to support safe, effective treatment
- Respond to changes in patient condition and communicate clinical findings promptly
- Maintain respiratory care equipment, follow infection prevention practices, and uphold department and hospital standards
Apply now for this hospital-based travel Respiratory Therapist opportunity in Silvis, Illinois, and join a dedicated pulmonary services team in the Quad Cities area.
Benefits
401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision
Equal Opportunity
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