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Nevada System of Higher Education
Highland Park, Illinois

Respiratory Therapist - Nights

Respiratory TherapistIncludes weekendsPart-Time

Listed compensation

$33.16–$49.74 /hr

The week · per this posting

Ask the employer about the work setting, call expectations, nights and shift pattern and time off.

Posted 6mo ago

Job Description

Hourly Pay Range: $33.16 - $49.74 - The hourly pay rate offered is determined by a candidate's expertise and years of experience, among other factors.

Position Highlights: Position: Respiratory Therapist Location: Highland Park Hospital Part Time: 20 hours per week Hours: 7:00pm to 7:30am and 11:00pm -7:30am/ Weekend Rotation Required Travel: No What will you need: License: Licensed by the State of Illinois as a Respiratory Care Practitioner required Education: Graduate of an American Medical Association (AMA) approved school of respiratory therapy required Certification: CPR (BLS) Experience: 6 months experience in a health care setting preferred; 1 year of adult critical care experience, neonatal or adult, preferred What you will do: Provide respiratory therapy to neonatal, pediatric, adolescent, adult and geriatric patients as ordered by physicians according hospital policy and procedures Assess patients to determine most suitable method of administering treatment Document treatment, equipment maintenance and quality control activities and transcribe verbal or phone order by physicians Communicate to patient and family the treatment being performed in a clear manner Monitor patient physiological response to therapy with special attention to the pediatric and neonatal patients Provide patient and staff education Benefits: Eligibility for our Annual Incentive Plan, which offers the potential to earn a certain percentage amount of your base salary based on organizational performance.

(For AIP eligible positions) Premium pay for eligible employees Career Pathways to Promote Professional Growth and Development Various Medical, Dental, Pet and Vision options Tuition Reimbursement Free Parking Wellness Program Savings Plan Health Savings Account Options Retirement Options with Company Match Paid Time Off and Holiday Pay Community Involvement Opportunities

About Us

Endeavor Health is a fully integrated healthcare delivery system committed to providing access to quality, vibrant, community-connected care, serving an area of more than 4.2 million residents across six northeast Illinois counties.

Our more than 25,000 team members and more than 6,000 physicians aim to deliver transformative patient experiences and expert care close to home across more than 300 ambulatory locations and eight acute care hospitals – Edward (Naperville), Elmhurst, Evanston, Glenbrook (Glenview), Highland Park, Northwest Community (Arlington Heights) Skokie and Swedish (Chicago) – all recognized as Magnet hospitals for nursing excellence.

For more information, visit endeavorhealth.org. When you work for Endeavor Health, you will be part of an organization that encourages its employees to achieve career goals and maximize their professional potential.

Please explore our website to better understand how Endeavor Health delivers on its mission to “help everyone in our communities be their best”. Endeavor Health is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities.

Please refer to the main career page for more information. Diversity, equity and inclusion is at the core of who we are; being there for our patients and each other with compassion, respect and empathy.

We believe that our strength resides in our differences and in connecting our best to provide community-connected healthcare for all. EOE: Race/Color/Sex/Sexual Orientation/ Gender Identity/Religion/National Origin/Disability/Vets, VEVRRA Federal Contractor.

Welcome to Endeavor Health Careers At Endeavor Health, we believe every role plays an important part in advancing our mission to help everyone in our communities be their best. Whether you’re just beginning your career journey or are a seasoned professional, you’ll find opportunities here to learn, grow, and thrive.

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Key Responsibilities

The Respiratory Therapist will provide respiratory therapy to patients across all age groups (neonatal, pediatric, adult, geriatric) as ordered by physicians, following hospital policies. This includes assessing patients, administering treatments, documenting activities, and clearly communicating procedures to patients and families while monitoring physiological responses.

Requirements

Candidates must be licensed by the State of Illinois as a Respiratory Care Practitioner and be a graduate of an AMA-approved school of respiratory therapy, holding current CPR (BLS) certification. Preferred experience includes 6 months in a healthcare setting and 1 year of adult critical care, neonatal, or adult critical care experience.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure

Certifications

BLS (preferred)

Key Skills

Patient AssessmentTreatment AdministrationDocumentationPhysician Order TranscriptionPatient MonitoringNeonatal CarePediatric CareAdult CareGeriatric Care

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Respiratory Therapist - Nights at Nevada System of Higher Education a 6.6 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 25% in Respiratory Therapy — ranked against 3,889 active Respiratory Therapy listings on WeekdayDoc.

Respiratory Therapy Career Context

Of the 40 active Respiratory Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 3% are remote, 53% have no call, 53% 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).

Top Respiratory Therapist Jobs

40 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution28 jobs · 25 employers

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Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks29 jobs · 25 employers

401k / retirement match
86%
Sign-on bonus
31%
Loan repayment
14%
Relocation assistance
7%
PSLF eligible
7%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

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Work-life snapshot

median 3.0this job 6.6
Better work-life than 90% of Respiratory Therapy listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 3,889 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • Includes weekends

Living in Highland Park

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$661k
Typical market rent
$2,908/mo
Residents’ average commute
28 min
State income tax
Up to 5%
Sources & methodology

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

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

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About Nevada System of Higher Education

Higher Education
201-500 employees

Benefits & Perks

Annual Incentive Plan
Career Pathways
Medical, Dental, Pet, Vision Options
Tuition Reimbursement
Free Parking
Wellness Program
Savings Plan
Health Savings Account