Respiratory Therapist

Pay Rate: $60/hr

Amergis Healthcare Services is actively looking for a Pediatric Respiratory Therapist who would be interested in an 13-Week , Full Time Contract at a Healthcare Facility in Chicago, IL. Additional details of the contract position are below:

Position Title: Pediatric Respiratory Therapist

Location: Chicago, IL.

Pay Rate (Local): $60

Travel Package (Must be 50+ miles away):

• Taxable weekly wages: $648

• Weekly Lodging: $1,100

• Weekly Meals and Incidentals: $600

• Total Weekly Paycheck: $2,348

• Estimated Weekly Take home After taxes: $2,186

Schedule:

• 7pm to 7am

• 3x12s

• Rotating Weekends

Duration: 13 weeks (Likely extension)

Requirements:

• RRT/CRT, BLS, IL RT License, PALS, NRP
• 2+ years Pediatrics experience
• Start date: 2 weeks after accepting
• COVID/Flu vaccinated

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: Contract - Full Time

Setting: Healthcare Facilities

Position Type: Healthcare

Office Number: 0369

Contract Duration: 13

Pay Rate: $2160 / Week

Date Posted: 2026-08-03T17:58:57