Respiratory Therapist

Overview

Respiratory Therapist (RRT) – Chicago, IL | Sign-On Bonus + Relocation Assistance

Salary Range: $1,332 – $1,792.80 per week (base gross), based on a 36-hour (3x12-hour) schedule; equivalent to $37.00 – $49.80 per hour.

Department: Cardiopulmonary / Respiratory Therapy
Job Type: Full-Time | Non-Exempt
Location: Chicago Metro Area, Illinois

The Respiratory Care Practitioner II (RCP II) / Respiratory Therapist (RRT) delivers respiratory therapy treatments and pulmonary diagnostic services in an acute care setting, including assessment, treatment planning, and implementation of care across all patient populations.

This is a full-time opportunity in Chicago – big-city lifestyle, strong healthcare market, no car required, lakefront living.

Candidates must be willing to relocate.

✔ Interview within 24 - 48 hours | Fast Offer Process
✔ Work in a high-acuity, critical care environment and advanced respiratory cases

✔ Competitive pay + shift differentials

✔ Career growth within a large healthcare system

Responsibilities

• Administer respiratory therapy treatments (oxygen, aerosol, airway management)
• Manage ventilators, BiPAP/CPAP, and high-flow oxygen systems
• Perform pulmonary diagnostics (ABGs, PFTs)
• Implement patient-specific respiratory care plans
• Document care in the EMR
• Respond to code blue and rapid response events
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to support patient outcomes
• May serve as Lead RCP during assigned shifts

Qualifications

Required:

• RRT certification (NBRC)
• Active State RCP License or ability to obtain Illinois licensure prior to start
• BLS (AHA) upon hire
• ACLS and PALS within 60 days of hire
• High School Diploma or equivalent

Preferred:

• Associate or Bachelor’s degree in Respiratory Therapy
• 2+ years of RCP experience
• NRP certification

Employment Status

Full Time

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Pay Transparency

Prime Healthcare Illinois offers competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package that provides employees the flexibility to tailor benefits according to their individual needs. Our Total Rewards package includes, but is not limited to, paid time off, a 401K retirement plan, medical, dental, and vision coverage, tuition reimbursement, and many more voluntary benefit options. A reasonable compensation estimate for this role, which includes estimated wages, benefits, and other forms of compensation, is $37.00 to $49.80 per hour. The exact starting compensation to be offered will be determined at the time of selecting an applicant for hire, in which a wide range of factors will be considered, including but not limited to, skillset, years of applicable experience, education, credentials and licensure.

The company is dedicated to empowering its staff with a comprehensive, competitive benefits package, allowing them the freedom to customize their benefits to fit their unique needs. Our abundant resources, programs, and voluntary options serve as a foundation for individual growth and well-being. Learn more here:

Employment Status

Full Time

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Equal Employment Opportunity

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