Critical Care Respiratory Therapist - Sign-On Bonus

Rush Specialty Hospital; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 54,000 - 73,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Parking

PTO

Tuition Reimb

Continuing Education

Clinical Ladder

Debt Benefit

401(k) Matching

Health Plan

Life & Disability

Job summary

RUSH Specialty Hospital in Chicago, IL invites applications for a Respiratory Therapist (RRT/CRT). This full-time, 12-hour day shift offers a $15,000 sign-on bonus and competitive hourly pay ($39.38–$53.00) with weekend differentials.

Join a team dedicated to world-class inpatient post-ICU care and ongoing staff development. Minimum NBRC credential (RRT/CRT), current state licensure, BLS at start date, and ACLS within 6 months are required.

Qualifications

• Must possess Active CRT or RRT credential from NBRC or state equivalent.
• Proof of graduation: college transcript/diploma preferred or HS transcript/GED.
• BLS certification required by start date.
• Current state licensure required.
• ACLS required within 6 months of hire for all shifts.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate patients and recommend an appropriate treatment plan.
• Provide respiratory care to patients with critical and complex conditions.
• Perform insertion and removal of endotracheal tubes.
• Promote continuous quality improvement.
• Teach and counsel patients and families.

Skills

CRT/RRT credential

BLS certification

Current state licensure

ACLS within 6 months

Education

College transcript/diploma

HS transcript/GED

Job description

RUSH Specialty Hospital in Chicago, IL invites applications for a Respiratory Therapist (RRT/CRT). This full-time, 12-hour day shift offers a $15,000 sign-on bonus and competitive hourly pay ($39.38–$53.00) with weekend differentials.

Join a team dedicated to world-class inpatient post-ICU care and ongoing staff development. Minimum NBRC credential (RRT/CRT), current state licensure, BLS at start date, and ACLS within 6 months are required.