Respiratory Therapist (RT)

Amergis Healthcare Staffing; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, vision, and life ins.

401(k) savings plan

Weekly paychecks

Job summary

Amergis Healthcare Staffing is seeking a Travel Respiratory Therapist (RT) in Chicago, IL to deliver respiratory therapy and pulmonary rehabilitation under physician direction. Role involves caring for patients of all ages with respiratory conditions across diverse healthcare settings.

Position offers weekly pay ($2472 per week), 36 hours per week, and requires RC certification, state registration, and CPR as applicable. The posting notes competitive benefits and opportunities with Amergis.

Qualifications

• Current Respiratory Therapist Certification or Registration
• One year of respiratory therapy clinical experience preferred
• Compliance with professional standards of practice
• Current CPR if applicable
• TB questionnaire, PPD or chest x-ray if applicable
• Current Health certificate per contract or regulation
• Must meet all federal, state and local requirements
• Must be at least 18 years of age

Responsibilities

• Provide respiratory and pulmonary therapy, management and rehabilitation under physician direction
• Treat conditions affecting the pulmonary system and assist patients with breathing across age groups
• Operate and maintain respiratory therapy equipment and ensure patient safety

Education

Respiratory Therapist Certification/Registration

Job description

Respiratory Therapist (RT)

Setting: Healthcare Facilities

Job Type: Travel

Pay: $2472 / Week

Hours: 36.00

Location: Chicago, IL

The Respiratory Therapist provides respiratory and pulmonarytherapy, management, and rehabilitation under the direction of a doctor. The Respiratory Therapist treats conditionsthat affect the pulmonary system and help patients who are having troublebreathing from infants to the elderly in a variety of health caresettings.

Minimum Requirements

• Current Respiratory Therapist Certification or Registrationfor the state in which he/she practices
• One year of respiratory therapy clinical experiencepreferred
• Complies with all relevant professional standards ofpractice
• Current CPR if applicable
• TB questionnaire, PPD or chest x-ray if applicable
• Current Health certificate (per contract or stateregulation)
• Must meet all federal, state and local requirements
• Must be at least 18 years of age

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: $2472 / Week

Date Posted: 2026-10-30T16:32:11