Pays $32-$48/hr — Respiratory Therapist market median is ~$92k (57 jobs)
Respiratory Therapist, RRT - Weekend Nights
About the Role
Weekend night RRT position at long-term acute care hospital. $15,000 sign-on bonus, $9/hr weekend incentive. 36 hrs/week (Fri-Sun nights). Northlake, IL.
Join Kindred Healthcare as a Respiratory Therapist RRT – Weekend Nights, Sign-On Bonus in Northlake, Illinois. Position is eligible for a $15,000 Sign-on Bonus! The weekend program offers an incentive of $9/hour!
Benefits & Compensation
- Pay rate: $32 - $48/hour.
- Signing bonus: $15,000.
- Medical, Dental, Vision
- 401(k)
- FSA/HSA
- Life Insurance
- Paid Time Off
- Wellness program
Work Schedule
- Full-Time position.
- Weekend program incentive: $9/hour
This position offers a signing bonus. Work with Kindred Healthcare in Northlake, Illinois.
Key Responsibilities
The Respiratory Therapist is responsible for administering safe respiratory care, monitoring mechanical ventilation, and performing patient assessments. They also manage airways, perform diagnostic procedures, and collaborate with the multidisciplinary team to support patient recovery.
Requirements
Candidates must hold a current Respiratory Therapy license and RRT/CRT credential, along with active BLS and ACLS certifications. At least one year of experience is preferred, and the role requires the ability to work weekend night shifts.
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Respiratory Therapy Career Context
Of the 42 active Respiratory Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 26% have no call, 38% require no weekends.
Respiratory Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is up 3.6% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).
The cost-of-living index for Illinois is 100.0 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$83k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $83k in an average-cost state. 62.6% of Illinois clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
Position Insights
AI ANALYSISThis role scores 3.0/10 on work-life balance for Respiratory Therapist roles.
Career trajectory: This position offers advancement within 2-3 years. The compensation analysis shows this employer pays...
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