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Respiratory Care Practitioner I, Full-Time, Nights ($20,000 Sign-On Bonus)

Respiratory TherapyFull timeNights
iPosting details
ScheduleNights · Full time
RequirementsRRT · Basic Life Support (BLS) · Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) preferred · Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) preferred
EducationGraduate of an Accredited Respiratory Therapy Program
SourceNorthwestern Medicine · posted Sep 24, 2026
✓Requirements
Licensure
✓Active or Pending Illinois Respiratory Care License
Certifications
✓Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT) or Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT)
✓Basic Life Support (BLS)
Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) preferred
Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) preferred
Adult Cardiovasular Life Support (ACLS) preferred
Education
✓Graduate of an Accredited Respiratory Therapy Program
+Benefits
✓401(k) with match
✓Tuition assistance
+Northwestern Medicine
18respiratory therapist roles open
ChicagoIL
Pay for this position
Employer-posted
$38.50 – $53.90/hr
Sign-on $20,000
vs. Illinois respiratory therapy roles that post payvs. IL respiratory therapy rolesmedian $40.80
$25/hrTop of this range is 32% above the state median$55/hr
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✓You’ll need
Licensure
✓Active or Pending Illinois Respiratory Care License
Certifications
✓Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT) or Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT)
✓Basic Life Support (BLS)
Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) preferred
Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) preferred
Adult Cardiovasular Life Support (ACLS) preferred
Education
✓Graduate of an Accredited Respiratory Therapy Program
+Benefits
401(k) with matchTuition assistance

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About the role

The Respiratory Care Practitioner I reflects the mission, vision, and values of NM, adheres to the organization’s Code of Ethics and Corporate Compliance Program, and complies with all relevant policies, procedures, guidelines and all other regulatory and accreditation standards.

What you’ll do
Competent in all adultCompetent in all adult med surg units in all respiratory therapies and modalities
Understands and implements adultUnderstands and implements adult respiratory protocols, policies, and guidelines that are ordered on med surg units
Adjusts frequencies as appropriateAdjusts frequencies as appropriate
Educate patients and/or familiesEducate patients and/or families and provide information about respiratory disease management, community support groups and other resources
Competent in all adultCompetent in all adult care areas including med/surg units, emergency department, and critical care units and other units as per hospital expectations