Registered Respiratory Therapist Pediatrics and NICU Travel
Listed compensation
up to $3,212
The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed
Ask the employer about the work setting, call expectations, weekend coverage and time off.
Job Description
Your future role at a glance
Location
- Hoffman Estates, IL - Local and national travel options are available dependent on need.
- Facility: St. Alexius Medical Center
- Department: Ascension Premier Staffing - Respiratory Therapy
- Schedule: Multiple shifts available | 36 hours per week
- Gross Rate: up to $3,212 per week
- How you’ll make an impact in this role
- Assess patients to develop and implement individualized care plans and monitor associated equipment.
- Perform advanced respiratory care modalities and respond to emergency resuscitation codes.
- Monitor, record, and communicate patient conditions effectively.
- Evaluate respiratory practices and medication administration based on patient outcomes.
- Educate patients and families on health conditions and community support resources.
- What minimum requirements you’ll need
Licensure / Certification / Registration
BLS Provider obtained within 1 Month (30 days) of hire date or job transfer date required. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.
One or More of the Following Required
Respiratory Care Practitioner obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date.
Respiratory Therapist specializing in Registered credentials from the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC) obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date.
Advanced Life Support preferred. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.
Certification specializing in Neonatal Resuscitation credentialed from the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) preferred.
Pediatric Advanced Life Support preferred. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.
Education
High School diploma equivalency with 2 years of cumulative experience OR Associate's degree/Technical degree OR 4 years of applicable cumulative job specific experience required.
Additional Preferences
- 1 year + of recent RRT experience.
- Benefits that help you thrive
- Comprehensive health coverage: medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage and HSA/FSA options
- Financial security & retirement: employer-matched 403(b), planning and hardship resources, disability and life insurance
- Time to recharge: pro-rated paid time off (PTO) and holidays
Career growth: Ascension-paid tuition (Vocare), reimbursement, ongoing professional development and online learning
Emotional well-being: Employee Assistance Program, counseling and peer support, spiritual care and stress management resources
- Family support: parental leave, adoption assistance and family benefits
- Other benefits: optional legal and pet insurance, transportation savings and more
- Life at Ascension: Where purpose meets opportunity
Ascension is a leading nonprofit Catholic health system with a culture and associate experience grounded in service, growth, care and connection. We empower our 99,000+ associates to bring their skills and expertise every day to reimagining healthcare, together. Recognized as one of the Best 150+ Places to Work in Healthcare and a Military-Friendly Gold Employer, you'll find an inclusive and supportive environment where your contributions truly matter.
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Key Responsibilities
The respiratory therapist will assess patients to develop and implement individualized care plans while monitoring specialized equipment. They are also responsible for performing advanced respiratory care modalities and responding to emergency resuscitation codes.
Requirements
Candidates must hold a valid Respiratory Care Practitioner license or NBRC Registered Respiratory Therapist credential. A minimum of a high school diploma with two years of experience or an associate degree is required, along with BLS certification.
Qualifications
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Certifications
Key Skills
Pediatrics Career Context
Of the 40 active Pediatrics listings this role was benchmarked against, 3% are remote, 50% have no call, 57% require no weekends.
The cost-of-living index for Illinois is 100.0 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 62.6% of Illinois clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Listed pay | not listed | Pediatrics median $104k (middle half $104k–$114k)21 comparable listings, Oct 2026 |
| Cost of living | Illinois index 100.0 | US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Pediatrics listings in Illinois | 5 active | 55 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 3% remote · 50% no call · 57% no weekends40 benchmarked listings |
| Pediatrics pay trend | −13.7% vs prior quarter | —through Sep 2026 |
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