
Registered Respiratory Therapist - Hospital
- Agency
- GHR Healthcare
- Location
- Urbana, IL
- Job type
- Travel
- Profession
- Respiratory Therapist
- Industry
- Nursing & Healthcare
- Posted
- May 21, 2026
Pay breakdown
- Hourly
- $64.03
- Weekly
- $2,305
- Yearly (full-time)
- $119,860
- Start date
- July 19, 2026
This job pays about $64.03/hour — 58% 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
- 39 open Respiratory Therapist jobs in Illinois from 6 agencies, 5 of them in Urbana.
- 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
Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) — Travel | Urbana, IL (61801)
Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) travel assignment in Urbana, IL (61801). 13-week hospital role starting July 19, 2026 — RRT required, ventilator and critical care experience a plus.
Job Details
- Assignment Length: 13 weeks
- Start Date: July 19, 2026
- Location: On-site in Urbana, IL (61801)
- Setting: Hospital — acute care / inpatient respiratory therapy
- Shifts: 3 shifts per week, 12-hour day shifts
- Weekly Estimated Pay: $2,130 – $2,480
- Employment Type: Travel Respiratory Therapist (W2)
Required Qualifications
- Active Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credential
- Minimum 1 year of hospital-based Respiratory Therapist experience
- Ability to work 12-hour day shifts, three times per week
- Strong communication, teamwork, and patient-centered care skills
- Current BLS certification preferred
Preferred Skills & Clinical Experience
- Ventilator management and mechanical ventilation experience
- Arterial blood gas (ABG) analysis and pulmonary assessment skills
- Critical care or step-down unit experience helpful
- Familiarity with respiratory equipment maintenance and safety
Key Responsibilities
- Provide high-quality respiratory care and therapeutic interventions across the hospital
- Assess patients, develop and implement respiratory care plans, and evaluate outcomes
- Manage ventilators, perform suctioning, airway management, and emergency respiratory support
- Collaborate closely with physicians, nurses, and multidisciplinary teams to optimize patient outcomes
- Document treatments, progress, and changes in patient status accurately in medical records
- Ensure safe operation and routine maintenance of respiratory equipment
Why Apply
- Opportunity to work as a travel respiratory therapist in Urbana, Illinois — ideal for RRTs seeking short-term hospital assignments
- Competitive weekly pay for W2 travel positions
- Gain hands-on experience in acute care and critical care respiratory therapy
Apply now to join our healthcare team as a Travel Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) in Urbana, IL (61801). Please submit your resume, RRT credential, and availability for the July 19, 2026 start date.
Benefits
401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision
Equal Opportunity
We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity across our organization. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.
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