Hospital | Registered Respiratory Therapist

Registered Respiratory Therapist – Pediatric NICU/PICU Travel Job in Chicago, IL 60637

Travel Respiratory Therapist opportunity in Chicago’s Hyde Park area. Join a fast-paced pediatric respiratory care team supporting NICU and PICU patients in a dynamic hospital setting. This 13-week travel healthcare job offers night shifts, rotated weekends, and the chance to make a meaningful impact in specialized pediatric care.

Job Details

• Position: Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT)
• Setting: Hospital | Pediatric Respiratory Therapy | NICU/PICU
• Location: Chicago, IL 60637 (Hyde Park area)
• Employment Type: Travel Healthcare Job
• Start Date: 09/21/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• Shift Duration: 12-hour nights
• Schedule: 3x12-hour shifts; rotated weekends
• Hours Per Week: 36
• Estimated Weekly Pay: $1,730 - $1,860
• Orientation: 8 hours
• Openings: 1

Job Requirements

• Registered Respiratory Therapist experience in NICU and PICU required
• Illinois respiratory therapy license in hand required
• NRP and PALS required
• State or national certification and/or licensure required for allied health professionals
• Less than 2 years of experience accepted; pediatric acute care experience strongly preferred
• Ability to work night shifts and rotated weekends
• Compliance documentation required prior to submission, including recent license verification

Responsibilities

• Provide respiratory care support for NICU and PICU patients in a hospital environment
• Perform respiratory assessments and deliver treatments according to unit protocols
• Support neonatal and pediatric patients requiring advanced respiratory monitoring
• Collaborate with physicians, nurses, and interdisciplinary healthcare teams
• Respond to changing patient needs in a high-acuity pediatric care setting
• Maintain accurate clinical documentation and follow facility standards
• Contribute to a safe, efficient, and patient-focused care experience

Why Apply for This Chicago Respiratory Therapy Travel Job?

• Competitive weekly pay for a pediatric travel respiratory therapist role
• Work in a respected Chicago hospital serving NICU and PICU patients
• Join a supportive clinical team in the Hyde Park area
• Great opportunity for healthcare professionals seeking travel respiratory therapy jobs in Illinois

Apply now to join this Chicago, IL travel respiratory therapist opportunity and make an impact in pediatric critical care.

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.