Respiratory Therapist - Full-time - Night Shift

RUSH Specialty Hospital is a critical illness recovery hospital committed to providing world-class inpatient post-ICU services to chronic, critically ill patients who require extended healing and recovery. We help patients during some of the most vulnerable, painful moments of their lives—and Respiratory Therapists (RT) play a central role in providing compassionate, excellent treatment every step of the way.

About the role

Full-time, 12-hour night shift position in Chicago, IL.

Responsibilities

• Evaluating patients and recommending an appropriate treatment plan.
• Providing respiratory care to patients with critical and complex medical and surgical conditions.
• Performing insertion and removal of endotracheal tubes.
• Promoting continuous quality improvement.
• Teaching and counseling patients/families.

Requirements

• Active CRT or RRT credential from the National Board of Respiratory Care (NBRC) or state equivalent.
• Proof of graduation: college transcript/diploma (preferred), high school transcript/diploma, or GED.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification by start date.
• Current state licensure.
• ACLS required within 6 months of hire (Agency RT must have ACLS upon first shift; PRN staff must have ACLS upon hire).

Preferred Qualifications

• One (1) year of related experience.

Pay

$39.38 - $53.00 per hour (based on years of experience), plus $15,000 sign-on bonus and shift differentials for night and/or weekend shifts.

Benefits

• Extensive Respiratory Therapist (RT) orientation program.
• Tuition reimbursement and continuing education.
• Clinical ladder program to elevate skills.
• Student debt benefit program.
• Company-paid parking.
• Generous PTO for full-time team members.
• Comprehensive medical, prescription, vision, and dental plans for full-time team members.
• Company-matching 401(k) retirement plan.
• Life and disability protection for full-time team members.