Registered Respiratory (NICU) Therapist
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Job Description
Qualified individuals may receive a bonus of up to $15,000!
90% FTE, full-time. Evening/night shift. 7:00pm-7:00am / Every 3rd weekend / Rotating holidays.
You will work at 1350 Charles St Rockford IL.
Additional components of compensation include impressive shift differentials - $3.50/ hr evening, $4.50/ hr night, and $3.75/ hr weekend shift differential as applicable for hours worked.
Other Additional Components of Compensation May Include
- Overtime
- On-call pay
At UW Health in northern Illinois, you will have:
- Competitive pay and comprehensive benefits package including: PTO, Medical, Dental, Vision, retirement, short and long-term disability, paternity leave, adoption assistance, tuition assistance
- Annual wellness reimbursement
- Opportunity for on-site day care through UW Health Kids
- Tuition reimbursement for career advancement--ask about our fully funded programs!
- Abundant career growth opportunities to nurture professional development
- Strong shared governance structure
- Commitment to employee voice
Qualifications
- Graduate of a Commission of Accreditation for Respiratory Care (CoARC) Accredited Program for Respiratory Therapy. Required
Work Experience
- 2 years experience as a staff therapist, including work with neonatal and/or pediatric critical care patients. Preferred
- Experience working in a patient transport environment. Preferred
Licenses & Certifications
- Licensed as a Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP) in the state of Illinois (within 90 days of passing test for new grads) Required
- Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) Credentialed by the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC). Required
- Basic Life Support/CPR Certification. Required
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) or ability to obtain within 6 months of hire. Required
- Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) or ability to obtain within six (6) months of hire. Required
- Neonatal Pediatric Specialty (NPS) Certification or ability to obtain within 2 years of hire. Required
Our Commitment to Social Impact and Belonging
UW Health is committed to fostering a workplace that creates belonging for everyone and is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer.
Our respect for people shines through patient care interactions and our daily work practices as we work to embrace the knowledge, unique perspectives and qualities each employee and faculty member brings to work each day.
It is the policy of UW Health to provide equal opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.
Job Description
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Key Responsibilities
The Registered Respiratory Therapist will provide specialized respiratory care to neonatal and pediatric critical care patients. Responsibilities include monitoring patient status, managing respiratory equipment, and participating in patient transport as needed.
Qualifications
- Education
- Professional certificate or licensure
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Certifications
Key Skills
Respiratory Therapy Career Context
Of the 50 active Respiratory Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 2% are remote, 58% have no call, 52% 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).
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