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Robinson, Illinois

Travel Respiratory Therapist Registered Respiratory Therapist Job

Respiratory TherapistContract

Listed compensation

$100k-$103k

The week · per this posting3-day week · 3×12s

Ask the employer about the work setting, call expectations, weekend coverage and time off.

Posted 1mo ago

Job Description

Respiratory Therapist (Registered Respiratory Therapist) needed for a travel assignment in Robinson, Illinois. Start date: 11/21/2026. 13-week contract with guaranteed hours. Earn a weekly pay range of $1,920–$1,989. Shift is Nights, 3 days per week on a 3x12 schedule (6:00 pm–6:30 am). Setting: Hospital-based cardiopulmonary care. This is a travel - temporary assignment through Healthforce Healthcare LLC.

Key Highlights

  • Weekly pay: $1,920–$1,989 per week
  • Guaranteed hours: 36 hours per week
  • Contract duration: 13 weeks
  • Shift: Nights, 3x12
  • Start date: 11/21/2026
  • Setting: Hospital-based respiratory care

Responsibilities

  • Perform comprehensive respiratory assessments and initial screenings; tailor therapy plans based on physician orders and patient age, culture, and psychosocial factors.
  • Initiate and administer prescribed respiratory therapies and medications; monitor patient responses and adjust therapies as needed.
  • Track physiological responses to therapy (vital signs, arterial blood gases, blood chemistry) and consult with physicians if adverse events occur.
  • Conduct tests such as lung function assessments and monitoring for cardiopulmonary function; optimize equipment settings to achieve therapeutic goals.
  • Maintain accurate documentation in electronic and hard copy patient records; ensure timely updates and proper hand-off communications.
  • Uphold safety standards to minimize the risk of errors; participate in performance improvement activities and comply with all safety procedures.

Requirements

  • Current IL Respiratory Therapist License required
  • BLS, ACLS, NRP, and PALS required
  • Minimum 1 year of respiratory therapy experience preferred
  • Strong computer skills with the ability to navigate EMR programs
  • Ability to work in a hospital setting and contribute to a high-reliability environment

Benefits and Support

  • 24/7 recruiter and travel support
  • Assignment onboarding and credentialing assistance
  • Travel logistics support
  • Housing options and relocation support available
  • Dedicated support throughout the assignment

Find More Opportunities

If you’d like to explore additional travel assignments, please visit the Hiring Organization’s careers page at healthforce.applytojob.com to view other open positions and to apply.

Please note: Pay rates and guaranteed hours are estimates and may vary. Final compensation packages and confirmed hours will be discussed during the hiring process.

About Healthforce

Healthforce is a nationwide travel healthcare staffing agency connecting travel nurses and allied health professionals with high-quality contract assignments across the United States.

We specialize in placing clinicians in travel nursing jobs, allied health travel assignments, and local contract opportunities in hospitals, long-term care facilities, and outpatient settings. Whether you are an experienced traveler or taking your first assignment, Healthforce provides the support and opportunities you need to succeed.

Travel Nursing and Allied Health Opportunities Nationwide

  • Healthforce partners with healthcare facilities across the country to offer a wide range of opportunities for nurses and allied professionals.
  • Travel RN jobs in Med Surg, ICU, ER, LTC, and more
  • Allied health travel jobs including CT Tech, Rad Tech, PT, OT, Respiratory, and more
  • Local contract and per diem opportunities
  • Short-term and 13-week travel assignments
  • Our goal is simple: match you with the right assignment, in the right location, at the right pay.

What Makes Healthforce Different

We know that travel healthcare professionals have options. That is why we focus on delivering a better experience at every step of the process.

  • Competitive weekly pay packages with transparent breakdowns
  • Fast credentialing support to help you get submitted quickly
  • Dedicated recruiters who stay with you from submission to start
  • 24/7 support while you are on assignment
  • Nationwide job access across multiple specialties and care settings

We do not just place you in a job. We help you build a sustainable travel healthcare career.

Built for Travel Nurses and Allied Professionals

Healthforce is designed around the needs of today’s travel healthcare workforce. We make it easier for clinicians to move quickly, stay informed, and access strong opportunities across the country.

  • Quick submissions to open jobs
  • Access to multiple job options at once
  • Flexible assignment locations

Ongoing Support Throughout Your Contract

Whether you are searching for your next assignment or planning your first travel job, our team is here to help you move forward with confidence.

Start Your Next Travel Assignment

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Apply today to connect with a recruiter and explore current travel nursing and allied health job opportunities.

Qualifications

Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Patient assessmentVentilator managementArterial blood gas analysisElectronic medical recordsCritical care

Respiratory Therapy Career Context

Of the 40 active Respiratory Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 53% have no call, 55% require no weekends.

The cost-of-living index for Illinois is 100.0 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$102k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $102k in an average-cost state. 62.6% of Illinois clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Top contract/1099 Respiratory Therapist Jobs

22 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution22 jobs · 17 employers

5
<$90k
2
$90k-100k
9
$100k-110k
4
$110k-120k
2
$120k+

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks17 jobs

401k / retirement match
94%
Sign-on bonus
41%
Loan repayment
24%
PSLF eligible
18%
Relocation assistance
12% this job

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

#1

Respiratory Therapist – CRT/RRT

Garnet Health · Middletown, New York

$45.05 - $63.70/hr
#2

Respiratory Therapist II

Olympic Medical Center · Port Angeles, Washington

$41.41-$62.92/hr
#3

Respiratory Therapist (RT), Cardiopulmonary Rehab - Full Time (36hrs/week), Egg Harbor Township

$36.14-$56.23/hr
#4

Respiratory Therapist - Providence Kodiak Island

$37.08-$55.62/hr
+ 20 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

median 3.0this job 3.0
Better work-life than 50% of Respiratory Therapy listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 3,921 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

Living in Robinson

Median resident rent
$907/mo
Residents’ average commute
13 min
State income tax
Up to 5%
Sources & methodology

Sources: U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.