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
- Contract length
- 13 weeks
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
- 48 open Respiratory Therapist jobs in Illinois from 6 agencies, 9 of them in Peoria.
- Pay in these listings: $15.11 – $75.41/hour, median $55.50/hour.
- Typical Respiratory Therapist pay in Illinois: $40.43/hour ($84,094/year, BLS).
- Highest median pay: Atlas MedStaff ($63.58/hour across 8 jobs).
Job description
Job Description:
This 13-week travel healthcare assignment in Peoria, Illinois, is designed for an experienced respiratory therapy clinician with critical care experience. You will provide respiratory treatments for general medical, intermediate, and ICU patients while working with ventilators, CPAP, BiPAP, and heated high-flow equipment. The assignment includes 12-hour day or night shifts, preceptor support during initial training, and access to an on-shift team lead, hospitalist, and intensivist resources. No call or floating is required, and weekend coverage is scheduled every other weekend.
Weather:
Peoria typically offers crisp, comfortable conditions at this time of year, with cool mornings, mild afternoons, changing leaves, and occasional clouds or rain. Layered clothing is useful for enjoying outdoor activities throughout the day.
Fun Things To Do:
• Riverfront Museum: Explore art, science, history, and regional exhibits along the Illinois River.
• Grand View Drive: Take a scenic drive or walk through one of Peoria’s most picturesque overlooks.
• Wildlife Prairie Park: Spend a day among native Illinois wildlife and outdoor trails.
• Starved Rock State Park Day Trip: Hike through canyons, waterfalls, and wooded trails.
• Springfield Day Trip: Visit historic sites, museums, and landmarks in Illinois’s capital city.
Job Specifics:
Location: Peoria, Illinois
Shift: 12-hour days or nights, 6:30 AM–7:00 PM or 6:30 PM–7:00 AM
Duration: 13 weeks, 36 hours per week
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