Respiratory Therapist in Peoria, Illinois
- Agency
- Atlas MedStaff
- Location
- Peoria, IL
- Job type
- Travel
- Pay
- $1,998/Per Week
- Profession
- Respiratory Therapist
- Industry
- Nursing & Healthcare
- Posted
- Oct 30, 2026
Pay breakdown
- Hourly
- $55.50
- Weekly
- $1,998
- Yearly (full-time)
- $103,896
This job pays about $55.50/hour — 37% 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
- 43 open Respiratory Therapist jobs in Illinois from 6 agencies, 10 of them in Peoria.
- Pay in these listings: $15.11 – $75.41/hour, median $55.31/hour.
- Typical Respiratory Therapist pay in Illinois: $40.43/hour ($84,094/year, BLS).
- Highest median pay: Atlas MedStaff ($63.58/hour across 7 jobs).
Job description
Join a travel respiratory therapy contract in Peoria, Illinois, caring for adult, pediatric, and neonatal patients across general medical, intermediate, and intensive care settings. You will provide respiratory treatments, manage ventilator and noninvasive support, and use equipment such as Servo U, Servo i, LTV, Trilogy, ResMed S9, and Fisher & Paykel heated high-flow systems. The assignment includes day or night 12-hour shifts, every other weekend and holiday rotation, no call, and no floating outside respiratory therapy. A team lead and in-house hospitalist and intensivist support are available on every shift. Orientation includes EPIC training, equipment review, and precepted shifts before working independently.
Weather:
Peoria typically offers crisp, cool fall weather during this time of year, with comfortable daytime conditions, cooler evenings, and colorful foliage. Pack layers for outdoor activities and occasional rain.
Fun Things To Do:
• Riverfront stroll: Explore the Illinois Riverfront, trails, parks, and scenic overlooks near downtown Peoria.
• Arts and culture: Visit the Peoria Riverfront Museum and nearby galleries for science, history, and art exhibits.
• Day trip to Springfield: Spend a day exploring Illinois history, museums, and landmarks in the state capital.
• Day trip to Starved Rock State Park: Hike through canyons, wooded trails, and overlooks on a scenic day trip.
• Wildlife adventure: Visit Wildlife Prairie Park for trails, native animals, and outdoor exploration.
Job Specifics:
City and State: Peoria, Illinois
Shift: 12-hour days or nights, 6:30 a.m.–7:00 p.m. or 6:30 p.m.–7:00 a.m.; every other weekend
Duration: 36 hours per week for 13 weeks
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