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Amergis

Respiratory Therapist (RT)

Pay: $1,506/wk
Posted: 3 weeks ago
Location: Rock Island, IL (Onsite)
Last Updated: 3 days ago
Hours: Full-Time
Expires: 9/29/2026

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What they do

A Respiratory Therapist assists patients who have trouble breathing because of a chronic respiratory illness, trauma, or other conditions. Administers tests to diagnose breathing problems, performs treatments to help patients breathe easier, or sets up breathing equipment such as ventilators. Works closely with physicians and other healthcare workers, and may also assist in providing emergency care to patients suffering from heart attacks, drowning, or shock. Works in hospitals; may also provide care and counseling to patients in their homes.

$70,801 / year median in Illinois

+12% projected growth

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Job Description

Amergis Healthcare is actively looking for a
  • Registered
  • Respiratory Therapist
  • that would be interested in an
  • 13 Week
  • , •full-time contract•opportunity at a hospital in •Rock Island•, •IL•.
Additional details of the contract are below:
  • Position:
  • Respiratory Therapist
  • Location:
  • Rock Island, IL
  • Total Travel Package:
  • $2,546/week
  • Must reside over 50 miles away to qualify for travel package
  • + Taxable Wages = $1,300.00/week + Weekly Housing Allowance = $770.00/week + Weekly Meals & Incidentals Allowance = $476.00/week
  • _Estimated Weekly Take Home_
  • _after taxes_
  • _=_
  • _$2,221.00_
  • Schedule:
  • + 40 Hours + 2PM - 10:30 PM + every other weekend +
No On-call Duration:
+ 13 Weeks (likely extension)
  • Requirements:
  • + •2+ year of experience as RRT•+ •IL RRT•+ •
ACLS, NRP, & BLS
  • + •MUST reside 50+ miles away from facility (traveller)•+ •Possible float to ANY Quad City locations: Moline, Rock Island, Bettendorf (IA), Muscatine (IA) (travel reimbursed).
  • + •ASAP Start•Benefits•At Amergis, we firmly believe that our employees are the heartbeat of our organization and we are happy to offer the following benefits: + Competitive pay & weekly paychecks + Health, dental, vision, and life insurance + 401(k) savings plan + Awards and recognition programs •Benefit eligibility is dependent on employment status.
  • About Amergis
  • Amergis, formerly known as Maxim Healthcare Staffing, has served our clients and communities by connecting people to the work that matters since 1988.
We provide meaningful opportunities to our extensive network of healthcare and school-based professionals, ready to work in any hospital, government facility, or school. Through partnership and innovation, Amergis creates unmatched staffing experiences to deliver the best workforce solutions. Amergis is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.
  • Job Category:
  • Allied
  • Job Function:
  • Allied | Respiratory Therapist | Respiratory Therapist
  • Job Type:
  • Travel
  • Setting:
  • Healthcare Facilities
  • Position Type:
  • Healthcare
  • Office Number:
  • 0369
  • Contract Duration:
  • 13 •
Pay Rate:
  • $1506 / Week
  • Date Posted:
  • 2026-08-10T21:51:11