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Hospital | Registered Respiratory Therapist

GHR HealthcareSpringfield, ILTravel
Agency
GHR Healthcare
Location
Springfield, IL
Job type
Travel
Profession
Respiratory Therapist
Industry
Nursing & Healthcare
Posted
Oct 28, 2026

Pay breakdown

Hourly
$46.94
Weekly
$1,690
Yearly (full-time)
$87,880
Start date
November 16, 2026

This job pays about $46.94/hour — 16% 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, 3 of them in Springfield.
  • 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).

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Job description

Travel Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) – Hospital Assignment in Springfield, Illinois

Explore a travel respiratory therapist job in Springfield, Illinois, providing essential hospital-based respiratory care on evening and night shifts.

Join a collaborative hospital respiratory care team as a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT). This on-site travel assignment offers the opportunity to deliver high-quality respiratory therapy services while enjoying Springfield’s welcoming community, rich history, cultural attractions, and convenient central Illinois location.

Travel Respiratory Therapist Job Details

  • Specialty: Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT)
  • Healthcare Setting: Hospital respiratory therapy department
  • Location: Springfield, Illinois
  • Assignment Type: Travel respiratory therapy assignment
  • Start Date: November 16, 2026
  • Assignment End Date: April 4, 2027
  • Weekly Estimated Pay: $1,630–$1,750
  • Schedule: Three 12-hour shifts per week
  • Shift: 12-hour evening and night shifts
  • Hours: 36 hours per week
  • Work Arrangement: On-site

Registered Respiratory Therapist Job Requirements

  • Respiratory therapy experience is welcomed but no minimum number of years is required
  • Current Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) or Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT) credential with active status through the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC)
  • Current BLS, ACLS, PALS, and NRP certifications
  • Ability to work three 12-hour evening and night shifts each week
  • Must meet applicable travel assignment residency requirements; local candidates within the designated 60-mile radius are not eligible
  • Strong clinical judgment, communication, and teamwork skills

Respiratory Therapist Responsibilities

  • Deliver safe, effective respiratory therapy services to hospitalized patients
  • Assess patients and implement individualized respiratory care treatments based on clinical needs
  • Monitor patient response to respiratory therapy and communicate changes to the interdisciplinary care team
  • Support airway management, oxygen therapy, ventilator care, and other respiratory interventions within scope of practice
  • Document patient assessments, respiratory treatments, and outcomes accurately and promptly
  • Collaborate with nurses, physicians, and other healthcare professionals to promote quality patient care
  • Respond professionally to urgent and emergent respiratory care needs

Apply now for this travel Registered Respiratory Therapist opportunity in Springfield, Illinois, and join a hospital respiratory care team in central Illinois.

Benefits

401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision

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