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Hoffman Estates, Illinois

Registered Respiratory Therapist Pediatrics and NICU Travel

Respiratory TherapistContract

Listed compensation

up to $3,212

The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed

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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

PALS (preferred)

Key Skills

Patient assessmentCare planningPatient monitoringPatient educationNICU carePediatric care

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).

What does the Pediatrics market look like in Illinois?
MeasureThis jobMarket
Listed paynot listedPediatrics median $104k (middle half $104k–$114k)21 comparable listings, Oct 2026
Cost of livingIllinois index 100.0US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Pediatrics listings in Illinois5 active55 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 3% remote · 50% no call · 57% no weekends40 benchmarked listings
Pediatrics pay trend−13.7% vs prior quarter—through Sep 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index, BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Oct 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

Top contract/1099 Respiratory Therapist Jobs

33 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution

22 jobs · 17 employers
8
<$85k
4
$85k-100k
6
$100k-115k
2
$115k-130k
2
$130k+

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

23 jobs · 17 employers
401k / retirement match
87% this job
Sign-on bonus
43%
Loan repayment
22%
PSLF eligible
13%
Relocation assistance
9%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

#1

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Garnet Health · Middletown, New York

$45.05 - $63.70/hr
#2

Respiratory Therapist II

Olympic Medical Center · Port Angeles, Washington

$41.41-$62.92/hr
#3

Respiratory Therapist (RT), Cardiopulmonary Rehab - Full Time (36hrs/week), Egg Harbor Township

$36.14-$56.23/hr
#4

Respiratory Therapist - Providence Kodiak Island

$37.08-$55.62/hr
+ 31 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

median 3.0this job 3.0
Better work-life than 50% of Pediatrics (Respiratory Therapy) listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 53 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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About Ascension

Hospitals and Health Care
St. Louis, MO
10,000+ employees

Benefits & Perks

Comprehensive health coverage (medical, dental, vision, prescription)
HSA/FSA options
Employer-matched 403(b)
Disability and life insurance
Pro-rated PTO and holidays
Tuition reimbursement
Employee Assistance Program
Parental leave

Living in Hoffman Estates

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$386k
Typical market rent
$2,039/mo
Residents’ average commute
29 min
State income tax
Up to 5%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Sep 2026), Zillow market rents (Sep 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.