Respiratory Therapist - Night Shift, $15K Sign-On + Relocation Help

Resurrection Medical Center; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 69,000 - 93,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-On Bonus

Relocation Assistance

Job summary

Resurrection Medical Center in Chicago, IL, is seeking a Respiratory Therapist (RRT) for a full-time, nights shift in the Cardiopulmonary/Respiratory Therapy department. The role involves delivering respiratory therapy, ventilator management, and diagnostics in an acute care setting.

Requirements include active RCP license, NBRC RRT, BCLS, and ACLS within 60 days; PALS/NRP preferred. Relocation assistance and a sign-on bonus are available for qualified candidates, with competitive compensation.

Qualifications

• Licensure: State Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP) license required.
• NBRC Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) certification required.
• BCLS (AHA) certificate upon hire and maintained.
• ACLS certificate within 60 days of hire and maintained.
• NRP preferred, PALS within 60 days of hire and maintained.
• Associate or Bachelor's degree preferred.
• High school diploma or equivalent required.

Responsibilities

• Administer respiratory therapy treatments (oxygen, aerosol, airway management).
• Manage ventilators, BiPAP/CPAP, and high-flow oxygen systems.
• Perform pulmonary diagnostics (ABGs, PFTs).
• Implement patient-specific respiratory care plans.
• Document care in the EMR.
• Respond to code blue and rapid response events.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to support patient outcomes.
• May serve as Lead RCP during assigned shifts.

Skills

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Critical care

Documentation

Code blue response

Education

Associate or B.S. preferred

Job description

Resurrection Medical Center in Chicago, IL, is seeking a Respiratory Therapist (RRT) for a full-time, nights shift in the Cardiopulmonary/Respiratory Therapy department. The role involves delivering respiratory therapy, ventilator management, and diagnostics in an acute care setting.

Requirements include active RCP license, NBRC RRT, BCLS, and ACLS within 60 days; PALS/NRP preferred. Relocation assistance and a sign-on bonus are available for qualified candidates, with competitive compensation.