Respiratory Therapist in Peoria, Illinois
- Agency
- Atlas MedStaff
- Location
- Peoria, IL
- Job type
- Travel
- Pay
- $2,311/Per Week
- Profession
- Respiratory Therapist
- Industry
- Nursing & Healthcare
- Posted
- Oct 27, 2026
Pay breakdown
- Hourly
- $64.19
- Weekly
- $2,311
- Yearly (full-time)
- $120,172
- Contract length
- 13 weeks
This job pays about $64.19/hour — 59% 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
- 47 open Respiratory Therapist jobs in Illinois from 6 agencies, 8 of them in Peoria.
- Pay in these listings: $13.86 – $75.41/hour, median $53.46/hour.
- Typical Respiratory Therapist pay in Illinois: $40.43/hour ($84,094/year, BLS).
- Highest median pay: Atlas MedStaff ($63.89/hour across 8 jobs).
Job description
This 13-week travel contract is designed for a Registered Nurse who can confidently manage a designated group of patients during 12-hour night shifts. Working from 7:00 p.m. to 7:30 a.m., you will complete assessments, develop and update individualized plans of care, carry out nursing interventions, document accurately, and continuously evaluate patient needs. You will also contribute to safety efforts, collaborate with the healthcare team, and support peer development. This assignment offers a consistent night-shift rhythm for an RN who is prepared to take ownership of care from evening handoff through the morning transition.
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Job Specifics:
City and State: Peoria, Illinois
Shift: 12-hour nights, 7:00 p.m. to 7:30 a.m.
Duration: 13 weeks
Hours: 36 hours per week
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