Respiratory Therapist

Amergis Healthcare is actively looking for a Respiratory Therapist that would be interested in a 6 Week, Full-Time Contract at a Hospital in Evanston, IL. Additional details of the contract are below:

Position: Respiratory Therapist

Location: Evanston, IL

Pay Rate (Local): $45 per hour

Total Travel Package: $1,857.00/week

• Must reside over 50 miles away to qualify for travel package *

• Taxable Wages = $597.00/week

• Weekly Housing Allowance = $860.00/week

• Weekly Meals & Incidentals Allowance = $400.00/week

Estimated Weekly Take Home after taxes = $1,708.00

Schedule:

• 36 hours/week (3x12 hour shifts)

• 6:30PM to 7:00AM

• Weekend availability required

Duration:

• 6 Weeks (Likely Extension)

Requirements:

• 2+ Years of experience as a Respiratory Therapist

• IL RT License, CRT or RRT, BLS

• ACLS & NRP preferred

• Adult Critical Care experience

• 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: 0283

Contract Duration: 8

Pay Rate: $1857 / Week

Date Posted: 2026-06-03T15:39:12