Respiratory Therapist in Peoria, Illinois
- Agency
- Atlas MedStaff
- Location
- Peoria, IL
- Job type
- Travel
- Pay
- $2,289/Per Week
- Profession
- Respiratory Therapist
- Industry
- Nursing & Healthcare
- Posted
- Oct 27, 2026
Pay breakdown
- Hourly
- $63.58
- Weekly
- $2,289
- Yearly (full-time)
- $119,028
- Contract length
- 13 weeks
This job pays about $63.58/hour — 57% 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
Job Description
Take your nursing expertise on the road with a 13-week Registered Nurse contract in Peoria, Illinois. Working 12-hour day shifts from 7:00 a.m. to 7:30 p.m., you will oversee a designated group of patients, complete assessments, develop and adjust plans of care, provide nursing interventions, maintain accurate documentation, and support patient and employee safety. This assignment offers the opportunity to step into a structured clinical role while contributing your experience to the healthcare team.
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Job Specifics
City and State: Peoria, Illinois
Shift: 12-hour days, 7:00 a.m. to 7:30 p.m.
Duration: 13 weeks, 36 hours per week
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