Travel Contract

Respiratory Therapist
Peoria, IL
PRIDE Health
3x12 hrs, Nights
Referral Bonus

$2,254/week

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Overview

Start Date05/04/2026
Shift Breakdown3x12 hrs
ShiftNights
Duration13 weeks

Pay

2% higher than average Allied Health Professional / Registered Respiratory Therapist pay in Illinois

Estimated total pay

$2,254/week

Benefits

Weekly pay
Holiday Pay
Guaranteed Hours
401k retirement plan
Cancelation protection
Referral bonus
Medical benefits
Dental benefits
Vision benefits

Description

Respiratory Therapist - Illinois (Peoria)

Job Details

Specialty: Respiratory Therapy
Location: Peoria, Illinois
Contract Length: 13 weeks
Shift: 12-hour shifts
- Day shift: 06:30 AM – 07:00 PM
- Night shift: 06:30 PM – 07:00 AM
Weekend Requirement: Every other weekend (both days and nights)
Holiday Requirement: Every other holiday
Call Requirement: No call or standby call
Floating: No floating within Respiratory Therapy

Patient Population & Environment

Care for general medical, intermediate, and ICU patients
Experience required in a large critical care facility (300+ beds)
Hospitalist and Intensivist available 24/7 onsite
Respiratory Manager/Team Lead available on each shift as a resource (does not take patient assignments)

Equipment Used

Ventilators: Servo U, Servo i, LTV
Bipap/Cpap: ResMed S9
Heated High Flow: Fisher Paykel

Orientation

12 hours of department-specific orientation including EPIC training, ventilator review, IPV, and specialty items
Followed by two 12-hour shifts with a preceptor before working independently

Required Qualifications

Active Illinois Respiratory Therapist license or confirmation that application process has been initiated
Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT) or Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) via NBRC (preference for RRT)
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification (AHA)
Experience in critical care settings
Must not have worked at this facility within the past year
Drug-free workplace: negative drug screen required

Additional Notes

Local candidates within 50 miles considered under local placement rules
No call shifts required
Scrub color is flexible; scrubs are not provided
Approximately 26-28 treatments per day based on AARC point system

Experience Requirements

Minimum years of experience: Not explicitly stated, but must have critical care experience in a large facility
Prior travel experience: Not required

This summary includes all relevant information for healthcare recruiters and respiratory therapists considering this position.

Employer

PRIDE Health

4.2rating(91 reviews)

57 nurses recommend working with PRIDE Health

5.0rating

Pros

Nenshi is a wonderful recruiter. Very detailed and thorough. Top tier communication.

Cons

I have not experienced any negative feedback.

Recommends working with PRIDE Health

Sharonda C

Monitor Technician (Allied Health Professional)

Review of PRIDE Health on Apr 2, 2026

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About

PRIDE Health is the minority-owned healthcare recruitment division of Pride Global—an integrated human capital solutions and advisory firm. With our robust and abundant travel nursing and allied health employment options across the U.S., PRIDE Health will allow you to help change the way the world lives and heals as it connects you with the industry’s leading healthcare organizations.
Pride Global offers eligible employee’s comprehensive healthcare coverage (medical, dental, and vision plans), supplemental coverage (accident insurance, critical illness insurance and hospital indemnity), 401(k)-retirement savings, life & disability insurance, an employee assistance program, legal support, auto, home insurance, pet insurance, and employee discounts with preferred vendors.

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Peoria, IL

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The largest city on the Illinois River, Peoria's downtown offers scenic views of the water, with the Peoria RiverFront district one of the oldest urban areas in the state. It attracts visitors and locals of all ages as a prime spot for outdoor festivals, concerts and gatherings and offers outstanding restaurants, cultural centers and a river trail. The Riverfront Museum focuses on history, art and science and features five major permanent galleries and rotating exhibits. Over 9,000 acres of parkland, including the Luthy Botanical Garden and Peoria Zoo, attract nature lovers near and far. And everyone enjoys the seasonal Peoria RiverFront Market and Peoria Farmers Market at Metro Centre and their vast array of fresh, local fruits, vegetables, herbs, flowers, baked goods, honey and more.

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