Hospital | Registered Respiratory Therapist

Travel Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) – NICU/PICU | Chicago, IL

Join a hospital-based respiratory care team as a Travel Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) providing specialized neonatal and pediatric respiratory care in Chicago, Illinois. This 13-week travel respiratory therapy assignment in Hyde Park offers the opportunity to support high-acuity NICU and PICU patients while enjoying the culture, dining, parks, museums, and lakefront attractions of one of the Midwest’s most dynamic cities.

Travel Respiratory Therapist Job Details

• Location: Chicago, Illinois 60637
• Healthcare Setting: Hospital-based neonatal and pediatric critical care, including NICU and PICU
• Assignment Type: 13-week travel respiratory therapy contract
• Start Date: November 23, 2026
• End Date: February 22, 2027
• Weekly Estimated Pay: $1,730–$1,860
• Schedule: 3 shifts per week, 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12-hour overnight shifts, approximately 7:00 p.m.–7:00 a.m.
• Weekend Coverage: Rotated weekends
• Work Arrangement: On-site

Registered Respiratory Therapist Job Requirements

• Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) with at least 1 year of professional respiratory therapy experience
• Recent NICU and PICU respiratory care experience required
• Current Illinois respiratory therapist license in hand
• Current Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) and Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certifications required
• Current respiratory therapy credential and any applicable state or national certifications
• Ability to work 12-hour overnight shifts and participate in rotated weekend coverage
• Strong patient assessment, communication, critical-thinking, and interdisciplinary collaboration skills

Respiratory Therapist Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive respiratory care to neonatal and pediatric patients in high-acuity NICU and PICU settings
• Assess respiratory status and develop, implement, and evaluate individualized respiratory treatment plans
• Manage oxygen therapy, mechanical ventilation, airway clearance, and other respiratory support modalities
• Respond to clinical changes and respiratory emergencies while supporting safe, timely interventions
• Collaborate with physicians, nurses, and other healthcare professionals to coordinate patient treatment
• Document respiratory assessments, interventions, patient responses, and care plans accurately
• Educate patients’ families and caregivers, as appropriate, regarding respiratory therapies and care
• Maintain compliance with hospital policies, professional standards, and patient-safety practices

Apply now for this Chicago, Illinois travel Registered Respiratory Therapist opportunity and join a collaborative neonatal and pediatric respiratory care team.

Benefits

401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision

Equal Opportunity

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity across our organization. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.