Floating Respiratory Care Practitioner — Flexible Shifts

Northwestern Medicine; McHenry (IL); On-site; USD 44,000 - 61,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition reimbursement

Student loan repayment

Professional development funds

Wellbeing fund

401(k) matching

Insurance – medical, dental, vision

Life insurance

Annual salary increase & incentive

Paid time off

Holiday pay

Job summary

Northwestern Medicine in McHenry, IL is seeking a full-time Respiratory Therapist to provide critical respiratory care across adult med/surg units and related areas. You will deliver therapies, monitor patient responses, and collaborate with the healthcare team to ensure quality care.

Ideal candidates have 2+ years of full-time experience, an Illinois respiratory license, CRT or RRT certification, and BLS. The role includes rotating shifts and float coverage to nearby hospitals as needed, with a

Qualifications

• Graduate of an Accredited Respiratory Therapy Program.
• Active or Pending Illinois Respiratory Care License within six months of hire.
• Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT) or Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT).
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required.

Responsibilities

• Competent in all adult med/surg units in respiratory therapies and modalities.
• Deliver and assess response to ordered therapy; adjust frequencies as appropriate.
• Monitor and document patient condition and communicate with the healthcare team.
• Educate patients and families on respiratory disease management and community resources.
• Precept students and support teamwork across units.

Skills

Respiratory therapy

Patient education

Clinical assessment

Team collaboration

Education

Accredited Respiratory Therapy Program

Job description

Northwestern Medicine in McHenry, IL is seeking a full-time Respiratory Therapist to provide critical respiratory care across adult med/surg units and related areas. You will deliver therapies, monitor patient responses, and collaborate with the healthcare team to ensure quality care.

Ideal candidates have 2+ years of full-time experience, an Illinois respiratory license, CRT or RRT certification, and BLS. The role includes rotating shifts and float coverage to nearby hospitals as needed, with a