Respiratory Therapist in Chicago, Illinois
- Agency
- Atlas MedStaff
- Location
- Chicago, IL
- Job type
- Travel
- Pay
- $2,725/Per Week
- Profession
- Respiratory Therapist
- Industry
- Nursing & Healthcare
- Posted
- Oct 27, 2026
Pay breakdown
- Hourly
- $68.13
- Weekly
- $2,725
- Yearly (full-time)
- $141,700
- Contract length
- 13 weeks
This job pays about $68.13/hour — 69% 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, 40 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
- 39 open Respiratory Therapist jobs in Illinois from 6 agencies, 10 of them in Chicago.
- Pay in these listings: $13.86 – $68.13/hour, median $54.64/hour.
- Typical Respiratory Therapist pay in Illinois: $40.43/hour ($84,094/year, BLS).
- Highest median pay: Atlas MedStaff ($63.58/hour across 9 jobs).
Job description
Job Description
Join a 13-week pediatric Respiratory Respiratory Therapist contract in Chicago, supporting respiratory services across pediatric critical-care areas, including PICU, NICU, CCU, and acute-care floors. This assignment is designed for an experienced RRT with recent pediatric acute-care experience and the ability to work in at least two of these areas. The schedule features 10-hour evening shifts from 3:00 p.m. to 1:00 a.m., with every other weekend required. Kid-friendly scrubs are welcome. BLS, PALS, and an Illinois RRT license are required; NRP is required for NICU assignments. A minimum of two years of pediatric critical-care RRT experience is required.
Weather
Chicago weather is often crisp and cool during this time of year, with comfortable daytime conditions, cooler evenings, and occasional rain. Layers and a light jacket are useful for exploring the city between shifts.
Fun Things To Do
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Architecture Cruise: Take a guided river cruise to see Chicago’s renowned skyline and historic architecture.
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Museum Campus: Explore the Field Museum, Shedd Aquarium, or Adler Planetarium along the lakefront.
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Day Trip – Starved Rock State Park: Hike through canyons, waterfalls, and wooded trails less than two hours from Chicago.
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Day Trip – Indiana Dunes: Enjoy beaches, dunes, and hiking trails along the southern shore of Lake Michigan.
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Neighborhood Food Tour: Sample local favorites and explore the distinct restaurants and shops of Chicago’s neighborhoods.
Job Specifics
City and State: Chicago, Illinois
Shift: 10-hour mids, 3:00 p.m. to 1:00 a.m.
Duration: 13 weeks, 40 hours per week
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