Night Shift Respiratory Therapist (RRT) - Per Diem

1201 Northwest Community Hospital; Arlington Heights (IL); On-site; USD 46,000 - 69,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Premium pay

Incentive pay

Annual increases based on performance

Career pathways for growth

Medical, Dental, Vision options

Tuition reimbursement

Free parking

Wellness program

Savings plan

Health Savings Account options

Retirement options with company match

Paid time off and holiday pay

Community involvement opportunities

Endeavor Health career benefits

Job summary

Endeavor Health is seeking a Respiratory Therapist for a Per Diem Level 2 role covering nights at Northwest Community Hospital in Arlington Heights, IL. The position includes a 73-110 hour per 6‑week schedule, with shifts 7:00pm–7:30am, including weekend shifts and a major holiday in the first and last six months.

Per diem pay is $33.16–$49.74 per hour, based on experience and qualifications.

Qualifications

• Graduation from a nationally accredited Respiratory Therapy program (CoARC) is required.
• State licensure as Respiratory Care Practitioner within six months of employment is required.
• Current CPR certification issued by the American Heart Association is required.
• ACLS, NRP, and PALS must be completed within 24 months of employment.

Responsibilities

• Assists Physicians with Respiratory Therapy procedures as requested.
• Provide respiratory therapy to neonatal, pediatric, adolescent, adult and geriatric patients as ordered.
• Assess patients to determine the most suitable method of administering treatment.
• Document treatment, equipment maintenance and quality control activities and transcribe orders.
• Communicate treatment to patients and families clearly.
• Monitor patient physiological response to therapy, with focus on pediatric and neonatal patients.
• Provide patient and staff education.

Education

Nationally accredited Respiratory Therapy program

State licensure as Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP) within six months

Current CPR certification

ACLS, NRP, and PALS within 24 months of employment

Job description

Endeavor Health is seeking a Respiratory Therapist for a Per Diem Level 2 role covering nights at Northwest Community Hospital in Arlington Heights, IL. The position includes a 73-110 hour per 6‑week schedule, with shifts 7:00pm–7:30am, including weekend shifts and a major holiday in the first and last six months.

Per diem pay is $33.16–$49.74 per hour, based on experience and qualifications.