Pays $30.7-$46.05/hr — Respiratory Therapist market median is ~$86k (477 jobs)
Resource Respiratory Therapist - Acute Care - Nights
About the Role
Night shift, acute care. Resource Respiratory Therapist. Nationwide (US).
Join Advocate Health as a Resource Respiratory Therapist – Nights in United States.
Benefits & Compensation
- Pay rate: $30.70 - $46.05/hour.
- Paid Time Off programs
- Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability
- Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
- Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave
- Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs
- Educational Assistance Program
Work Schedule
- Full-Time position.
- Call responsibilities required.
Apply to join Advocate Health as a Resource Respiratory Therapist – Nights.
Key Responsibilities
The Respiratory Therapist will perform diagnostic and therapeutic procedures, including the initiation and monitoring of mechanical ventilators. They are responsible for evaluating patient care plans, documenting therapy results, and providing emergency respiratory support.
Requirements
Candidates must be a graduate of an AMA-approved school of Respiratory Care and hold a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credential. A valid state license and BLS certification are required, with at least two years of critical care experience for specific departments.
Qualifications
- Education
- Professional certificate or licensure
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Certifications
Key Skills
Respiratory Therapy Career Context
Of the 40 active Respiratory Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 28% have no call, 40% require no weekends.
Respiratory Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is up 3.6% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).
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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