OPEN·PER DIEM (PRN)·POSTED OCTOBER 16, 2026
Respiratory Therapist - PRN
Mercyhealth · Freeport, IL
Hourly pay
$42.00
Shift-hours adjusted
Weekly pay
$1,680
Annualized
$87,360
vs. Illinois median
+5%
Respiratory Care Practitioner: $40.00/hr
01·THE DETAILS
| Job type | Per diem (PRN) |
| Posted pay range | $33.00–$51.00/hr |
| Posted | October 16, 2026 |
| Listed on | Indeed |
About the job
This job involves treating patients with breathing and lung problems by providing oxygen, medications, and breathing treatments. Schedule: prn (as needed) shift: variable * performs routine therapies that aid in the treatment, diagnosis, and evaluation of their cardiopulmonary status.
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02·HOW THE PAY COMPARES
5% above the Illinois median.
Respiratory Care Practitioner jobs in Illinois pay a median of $40.00/hr, with the middle half between $37.50 and $43.00. This one pays $42.00/hr.
P25
$38
P50
$40
P75
$43
YOU
THIS JOB $42.00/HRBAND = MIDDLE 50% OF RESPIRATORY CARE PRACTITIONER PAY IN ILLINOIS
03·SIMILAR JOBS·RESPIRATORY CARE PRACTITIONER IN ILLINOIS
| Job | Location | Pay | Posted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Respiratory Care Practitioner Float - Full Time Variable Shifts Northwestern Medicine | Mchenry, IL | $37.50/hr | October 20, 2026 |
| Respiratory Therapist – Waukegan, Il Accendra Health | Waukegan, IL | $42.50/hr | October 19, 2026 |
| Respiratory Therapist- Nights Mercyhealth | Crystal Lake, IL | $44.50/hr | October 19, 2026 |
| Respiratory Care Practitioner I-Pft Lab Huntley Full Time Days Northwestern Medicine | Huntley, IL | $44.00/hr | October 19, 2026 |
| Respiratory Therapist - Nights Mercyhealth | Freeport, IL | $38.50/hr | October 16, 2026 |
| Respiratory Therapist - Nights Weekends Mercyhealth | Freeport, IL | $51.00/hr | October 16, 2026 |