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SwedishAmerican Health System

Registered Respiratory Therapist (NICU)

rockford, IL

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Job description

You may be eligible for up to a $15,000 sign on bonus!

Work Schedule:

90% FTE, 12 hour shifts with rotating weekends and holidays. 7:00pm-7:00am / Every 3rd weekend / Rotating holidays.

You will work at the UW Health Swedish American Hospital in Rockford, IL.

We are seeking a Registered Respiratory (NICU) Therapist to:

Provide specialized respiratory care for critically ill neonatal and pediatric patients as part of a highly collaborative NICU team dedicated to exceptional patient outcomes.

Apply advanced clinical expertise in neonatal and pediatric respiratory therapies.

Support critical care transport operations, delivering expert respiratory assessment and intervention during neonatal ground transport.

Contribute to a culture of clinical excellence through interdisciplinary collaboration, patient and family education, and ongoing professional development.

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.

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Worksite address

rockford, IL, 61103, US

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