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Maywood, Illinois

Travel Respiratory Therapist, RRT

Respiratory TherapistPart-Time

Listed compensation

$29.89-$61/hr

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 · Verified live

Job Description

Employment Type: Part time

Shift: 12 Hour Night Shift

Description

Registered Respiratory Therapist, RT, RRT, Adult, NICU & PICU experience required

Are you an experienced Respiratory Therapist looking for premium compensation and maximum flexibility? Explore FirstChoice – Trinity Health's mobile staffing solution! FirstChoice RT’s are utilized to fill short and long-term assignments throughout the health system, and we need you to be a part of this innovative program! Nationwide and Regional opportunities available!

What You Will Do

Qualified and willing to float throughout the hospital and/or throughout multiple hospital locations and/or regions

Knows, understands, incorporates & demonstrates standard elements of professional practice per AARC guidelines.

  • Acts independently & appropriately within, scope of knowledge & experience in practice area
  • Retains accountability for delegation, choices, decisions & outcomes
  • Collaborates with key stakeholders & contributes to quality & improvement practices & outcomes
  • Exhibits agility & willingness to take on new & additional responsibilities
  • Embraces new ideas & cultural differences while managing competing priorities

Minimum Qualifications

  • 2 years of experience as a Respiratory Therapist
  • Graduate of a two-year advanced practitioner -Accredited Respiratory Therapist program: Registry eligible.
  • Current RRT credential.
  • Valid State License in Respiratory Care if required in the state you are working.

Required to have and maintain the credentials required per their specialty area (ex: ACLS, NRP etc). BLS, ACLS and PALS must be obtained through American Heart Association

Interpersonal skills necessary to effectively communicate with patients, physicians and other health personnel and department management during all situations and in line with our mission and values.

  • Analytical skills necessary to identify patient’s needs.
  • Demonstrated basic computer skills in a Windows environment.

Position Highlights and Benefits

  • Premium Pay
  • Flexible Scheduling
  • Travel and Per Diem opportunities available
  • Variety of Practice Settings
  • DailyPay available
  • Reimbursement of License and Certifications available per assignment
  • Opportunity to participate in 403B program

Ministry Information

FirstChoice offers rewarding Nursing, Respiratory Therapist, Surgical Technologist, and Health Care Professional travel positions with a flexible schedule to fit your life.

FirstChoice travel Health Care Professionals fill critical positions when unforeseen or unplanned circumstances occur; or, when there is a position open due to an extended leave-of-absence.

You’ll get to experience a variety of practice settings while traveling within your local region or traveling nationally – your choice!

Pay Range: $29.89-33.50 per hour + Tax Free Allowance if Qualified or $61 per hour for local

Actual compensation offered will be within the range stated above but vary based on factors including experience, qualifications, education, location, licensure, and certification requirements, as well as comparisons to current colleagues in similar roles.

Trinity Health Benefits Summary - All FirstChoice clinical Colleagues are PRN Status. Please refer to page 2 of the Benefit Summary

Job Details

  • Location: Loyola University Medical Center
  • Start Date: ASAP
  • Weeks: 13
  • Hours: 3x12
  • Shift: Nights
  • Gross Weekly Rate: $2520.00

Our Commitment

Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.

Key Responsibilities

The Respiratory Therapist will float between hospital locations to provide care while adhering to AARC guidelines. They are responsible for collaborating with stakeholders to improve patient outcomes and managing competing clinical priorities.

Requirements

Candidates must have at least two years of experience and hold a current RRT credential. Required certifications include BLS, ACLS, and PALS, along with a valid state license in respiratory care.

Qualifications

Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Respiratory therapyAdult carePatient assessmentInterpersonal communication

Respiratory Therapy Career Context

Of the 40 active Respiratory Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 3% are remote, 48% have no call, 63% require no weekends.

The cost-of-living index for Illinois is 100.0 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$95k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $95k in an average-cost state. 62.6% of Illinois clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Respiratory Therapy by the numbers
MeasureThis jobMarket
Listed pay$62k–$127kRespiratory Therapy median $83k (middle half $78k–$92k)47 comparable listings, Nov 2026
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$95k in purchasing powerIllinois index 100.0 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Respiratory Therapy listings in Illinois139 active4,020 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 3% remote · 48% no call · 63% no weekends40 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedIllinois healthcare professional listings: 29% state a sign-on bonus (median $15k) · 3% offer loan repayment143 active listings, Nov 2026
New Respiratory Therapy listings1,265 in the last 30 days790 the 30 days before (+60%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index, BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Nov 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

Top Respiratory Therapist Jobs

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Salary Distribution

27 jobs · 15 employers
13
<$80k
3
$80k-90k
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$90k-100k
7
$100k-110k
2
$110k+

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

21 jobs · 15 employers
401k / retirement match
76% this job
Sign-on bonus
57%
Loan repayment
24%
PSLF eligible
14%
Relocation assistance
5%

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Work-life snapshot

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

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 4,013 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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About Trinity Health

Hospitals and Health Care
Albany, NY
1,001-5,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

Premium Pay
Flexible Scheduling
Travel and Per Diem opportunities
DailyPay available
Reimbursement of License and Certifications
403B program

Living in Maywood

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$257k
Typical market rent
$1,419/mo
Residents’ average commute
34 min
State income tax
Up to 5%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Sep 2026), Zillow market rents (Sep 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

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