OPEN·FULL-TIME·POSTED OCTOBER 16, 2026
Respiratory Therapist - Nights
Mercyhealth · Freeport, IL
Hourly pay
$42.00
Shift-hours adjusted
Weekly pay
$1,680
Annualized
$87,360
vs. Illinois median
-1%
Respiratory Care Professional: $42.25/hr
01·THE DETAILS
| Job type | Full-time |
| Posted pay range | $33.00–$51.00/hr |
| Posted | October 16, 2026 |
| Listed on | Indeed |
About the job
This job involves caring for patients with breathing and lung problems by providing oxygen, medications, and breathing treatments. Schedule: full time, 12 hours shift: nights * performs routine therapies that aid in the treatment, diagnosis, and evaluation of their cardiopulmonary status.
A TrueRounds recruiter can share the full description when you apply.
02·HOW THE PAY COMPARES
1% below the Illinois median.
Respiratory Care Professional jobs in Illinois pay a median of $42.25/hr, with the middle half between $36.00 and $43.63. This one pays $42.00/hr.
P25
$36
P50
$42
P75
$44
YOU
THIS JOB $42.00/HRBAND = MIDDLE 50% OF RESPIRATORY CARE PROFESSIONAL PAY IN ILLINOIS
03·SIMILAR JOBS·RESPIRATORY CARE PROFESSIONAL IN ILLINOIS
| Job | Location | Pay | Posted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduate Respiratory Therapist (Rt) Advocate Aurora Health | Libertyville, IL | $44.00/hr | August 27, 2026 |
| Respiratory Care Professional Development Associate Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago | Streeterville, IL | $48.50/hr | July 20, 2026 |
| Respiratory Therapist Registered OSF HealthCare | Dixon, IL | $34.00/hr | April 28, 2026 |
| Respiratory Therapist Registered OSF HealthCare | Dixon, IL | $34.00/hr | April 28, 2026 |
| Respiratory Therapist Elevate Care | South Holland, IL | $42.50/hr | April 27, 2026 |
| Respiratory Therapist Trusted Health | Urbana, IL | — | April 21, 2026 |