Travel Registered Respiratory Therapist - $2,488 per week

  • $2,488 Per Week

Highlights

With flexible day or night shift options, a competitive travel package, and strong extension potential, this assignment is ideal for RTs looking to grow their careers while earning excellent weekly pay. If you're a Respiratory Therapist looking for a rewarding travel assignment with strong earning potential, flexible scheduling, and the opportunity to make a meaningful impact, this Urbana opportunity is an excellent fit.

Numbers & Facts

LocationUrbana, IL

Description

Amergis Healthcare Staffing, Inc.-Allied is seeking a travel Registered Respiratory Therapist for a travel job in Urbana, Illinois.

Job Description & Requirements

  • Specialty: Registered Respiratory Therapist
  • Discipline: Allied Health Professional
  • Start Date: 09/28/2026
  • Duration: 13 weeks
  • 36 hours per week
  • Shift: 12 hours, days, nights
  • Employment Type: Travel

Travel Respiratory Therapist (RRT) | Urbana, IL | Up to $2,488/Week

 

Days or Nights Available | 13-Week Contract | Extension Potential

Amergis Healthcare is actively seeking experienced Respiratory Therapists for an exciting travel opportunity at a leading hospital in Urbana, Illinois. With flexible day or night shift options, a competitive travel package, and strong extension potential, this assignment is ideal for RTs looking to grow their careers while earning excellent weekly pay.

 

Position Overview

 

Position: Respiratory Therapist (RRT)

Location: Urbana, IL

Start Date: ASAP

Contract Length: 13 Weeks

Extension Potential: Likely

 

Schedule Options:

 

Day Shift

  • 7:00 AM – 7:30 PM

Night Shift

  • 7:00 PM – 7:30 AM

✅ 3x12-Hour Shifts

✅ 36 Hours Per Week

✅ Days or Nights Available

✅ Weekend Rotation As Needed

 

Travel Compensation

 

Weekly Travel Package

Up to $2,488/Week Gross

Must reside more than 50 miles from the facility to qualify for travel pay.

 

Weekly Breakdown:

  • Taxable Wages: $1,242/week
  • Housing Allowance: $770/week
  • Meals & Incidentals: $476/week

Estimated Weekly Take-Home:$2,177/week

 

Why You'll Love This Assignment

 

Flexible Scheduling

Choose between day or night shifts to fit your lifestyle and preferences.

 

Excellent Work-Life Balance

Work only three shifts each week while maintaining full-time income.

 

Extension Potential

Great opportunity to extend and continue working with a respected healthcare team.

 

High-Impact Patient Care

Play a critical role in supporting patients with respiratory conditions and helping improve outcomes across the hospital setting.

 

What You'll Be Doing

 

As a Respiratory Therapist, you'll:

✅ Assess and treat patients with respiratory and cardiopulmonary disorders

✅ Administer respiratory therapies and medications

✅ Monitor ventilated patients

✅ Perform respiratory assessments

✅ Provide emergency airway and critical care support

✅ Collaborate with physicians, nurses, and interdisciplinary teams

✅ Document care accurately within EPIC

 

✅ Requirements

 

Required Qualifications

  • Active Respiratory Therapist License (Illinois)
  • Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT)
  • BLS Certification
  • Minimum 1 Year of Respiratory Therapy Experience
  • EPIC Experience

Ideal Candidate

✅ Acute Care Hospital Experience

✅ Strong Critical Thinking Skills

✅ Team-Oriented Mindset

✅ Excellent Patient Care and Communication Skills

✅ Ready for an ASAP Start

 

Assignment Highlights

 

✔️ Days & Nights Available

✔️ 3x12 Schedule

✔️ EPIC Environment

✔️ Competitive Weekly Pay

✔️ Extension Potential

✔️ Traveler-Friendly Facility

 

Apply Today

 

If you're a Respiratory Therapist looking for a rewarding travel assignment with strong earning potential, flexible scheduling, and the opportunity to make a meaningful impact, this Urbana opportunity is an excellent fit.

 

Earn up to $2,488/week while advancing your respiratory therapy career and helping patients breathe easier every day! ✨

About Amergis Healthcare Staffing, Inc.-Allied

Amergis, formerly known as Maxim Healthcare Staffing, has connected the nation’s top talent to a variety of healthcare and educational partners since 1988. We achieved a pioneering certification with the Joint Commission in 2008 and have since evolved into one of the foremost staffing companies in the United States. We provide meaningful opportunities to our extensive network of professionals, across health systems, government facilities, or schools. Through partnership and innovation, Amergis creates unmatched staffing experiences to deliver the best workforce solutions. Our commitment to a higher standard of service has fueled our growth, solidifying our nationwide and local presence in healthcare and education.

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