Respiratory Therapist Full Time Nights $20,000 Sign On Bonus
Employment Type: Full time • Shift: 12 Hour Night Shift
About the role
Earn more, grow faster, and make a real impact. The state of Illinois and the American College of Surgeons (ACS) has designated Loyola a Level I Trauma Center, the only trauma center in Illinois to receive this designation from both organizations. Join Loyola Medicine—Illinois’ premier academic health system—and be part of a high-performing respiratory care team delivering advanced, compassionate care.
Why Join Loyola?
- $20,000 Sign-On Bonus (Night Shift)
- Work in a nationally ranked, quaternary care system
- Career growth across a 3-hospital network
- Enhanced New Grad Pay
- Competitive shift differentials
- Strong, collaborative team culture
- Elevate your skills with our Loyola transport team and Level III NICU
Responsibilities
- Deliver respiratory care across adult, pediatric, and neonatal populations
- Administer treatments, manage ventilators, and perform diagnostics
- Follow evidence-based protocols to ensure optimal patient outcomes
- Serve as a lead/charge therapist, guiding workflow and supporting team members
Benefits
- Medical, Dental, Vision
- DailyPay (get paid when you need it)
- Free mental health therapy & coaching
- Tuition reimbursement & relocation assistance
- Retirement + financial wellness support
- On-site fitness centers & childcare
Requirements
Required Qualifications
- Associate’s degree in respiratory care
- Illinois RT license (or within 6 months)
- CRT (NBRC)
- BLS (AHA)
- NRP & PALS within 90 days (effective July 1, 2025)
Preferred Qualifications
- ACLS
- NPS and/or ACCS credentials
- Bachelor's degree in respiratory care
Respiratory Therapist II
- Associate degree in respiratory care; Bachelor's preferred
- CPR/BLS - American Heart Association
- Current IL state licensure as a Respiratory Therapist (or within 6 months of hire)
- Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT) through NBRC (or within 6 months of hire)
Respiratory Therapist III
- Associate degree in respiratory care; Bachelor's preferred
- 3 years of previous job-related experience
- CPR/BLS - American Heart Association
- Current IL state licensure as a Respiratory Therapist
- Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) through NBRC
Pay
- Respiratory Therapist II Pay Range: $36.50 - $48.84 per hour
- Respiratory Therapist III Pay Range: $36.50 - $50.71 per hour
Actual compensation will fall within the range but may vary based on factors such as experience, qualifications, education, location, licensure, certification requirements, and comparisons to colleagues in similar roles.
Our Promise To You
Joining Loyola Medicine is being a part of an organization that treats the human spirit in our patients and fellow colleagues. We are a part of a community which believes in giving back to those we serve. We serve together in the spirit of the Gospel as a compassionate and transforming healing presence within our communities.
We live and breathe our guiding behaviors: we support each other in serving, we communicate openly, honestly, respectfully, and directly, we are fully present, we are all accountable, we trust and assume goodness in intentions, and we are continuous learners.