Respiratory Therapist Full Time Nights $20,000 Sign On Bonus
Listed compensation
$36.5-$50.71/hr
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- Employment & setting
- Full-Time
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- Weekends
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Job Description
Employment Type
Full time
Shift
12 Hour Night Shift
Description
Employment Type
Full time
Shift
- Night Shift
- Earn more, grow faster, and make a real impact.
The state of Illinois and the American College of Surgeons (ACS) has designated Loyola a Level I Trauma Center, the only trauma center in Illinois to receive this designation from both organizations.
Join Loyola Medicine—Illinois’ premier academic health system—and be part of a high-performing respiratory care team delivering advanced, compassionate care.
Why Join Loyola?
- $20,000 Sign-On Bonus (Night Shift)
- Work in a nationally ranked, quaternary care system
- Career growth across a 3-hospital network
- Enhanced New Grad Pay
- Competitive shift differentials
- Strong, collaborative team culture
- Elevate your skills with our Loyola transport team and Level III NICU
- What You’ll Do
As a Respiratory Therapist with Loyola, you will
- Deliver respiratory care across adult, pediatric, and neonatal populations
- Administer treatments, manage ventilators, and perform diagnostics
- Follow evidence-based protocols to ensure optimal patient outcomes
- Serve as a lead/charge therapist, guiding workflow and supporting team members
- Benefits That Start Day One
- Medical, Dental, Vision
- DailyPay (get paid when you need it)
- Free mental health therapy & coaching
- Tuition reimbursement & relocation assistance
- Retirement + financial wellness support
- On-site fitness centers & childcare
Required Qualifications
- Associate’s degree in respiratory care
- Illinois RT license (or within 6 months)
CRT (NBRC)
- BLS (AHA)
- NRP & PALS within 90 days (effective July 1, 2025)
Preferred Qualifications
- ACLS
- NPS and/or ACCS credentials
- RT 2 --
- Associate degree in respiratory care; Bachelor's preferred
- CPR/BLS - American Heart Association
- Current IL state licensure as a Respiratory Therapist (or within 6 months of hire)
- Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT) through NBRC (or within 6 months of hire)
- NRP & PALS within 90 days (effective July 1, 2025)
- RT 3 --
- Associate degree in respiratory care; Bachelor's preferred
- 3 years of previous job-related experience
- CPR/BLS - American Heart Association
- Current IL state licensure as a Respiratory Therapist
- Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) through NBRC
Our Promise to You
Joining Loyola Medicine is being a part of an organization that treats the human spirit in our patients and fellow colleagues. We are a part of a community which believes in giving back to those we serve.
We serve together in the spirit of the Gospel as a compassionate and transforming healing presence within our communities
We live and breathe our guiding behaviors: we support each other in serving, we communicate openly, honestly, respectfully, and directly, we are fully present, we are all accountable, we trust and assume goodness in intentions, and we are continuous learners
Compensation
- Respiratory Therapist II Pay Range: $36.50 - $48.84 per hour
- Respiratory Therapist III Pay Range: $36.50 - $50.71 per hour
Actual compensation will fall within the range but may vary based on factors such as experience, qualifications, education, location, licensure, certification requirements, and comparisons to colleagues in similar roles.
Benefits
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Our Commitment
Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.
Key Responsibilities
The Respiratory Therapist will deliver comprehensive respiratory care across adult, pediatric, and neonatal populations, including ventilator management and diagnostic procedures. They will also serve as a lead or charge therapist to guide clinical workflow and ensure optimal patient outcomes.
Requirements
Candidates must hold an Associate's degree in respiratory care and possess or be eligible for an Illinois RT license. Required certifications include BLS, with additional requirements for NRP and PALS within 90 days of hire.
Qualifications
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Key Skills
Respiratory Therapy Career Context
Of the 40 active Respiratory Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 3% are remote, 78% have no call, 65% require no weekends.
Respiratory Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is up 4.8% 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 ~$91k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $91k in an average-cost state. 62.6% of Illinois clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
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