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Respiratory Therapist RRT - Per Diem Level 1 - Shifts Vary

Nevada System of Higher Education·Naperville, Illinois

$33 - $50/hr·Part Time·On Site·2-5 yrs
·Posted 14 days ago
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About the role

Provide respiratory therapy and procedures for patients across all age groups from neonatal to geriatric. Responsibilities include assessing patients, documenting treatments, and educating both patients and staff.

Hourly Pay Range

$33.16 - $49.74 - The hourly pay rate offered is determined by a candidate's expertise and years of experience, among other factors.

Position Highlights

Position: Respiratory Therapist - Per Diem Level I - Shifts Vary

Location: Edward Hospital - Naperville, IL and may require coverage at Plainfield Emergency Center

Per Diem Level I - Must be able to work 48 hours every 6 weeks. 24 of those hours must be on the weekend.

Hours: Shifts will vary Monday-Friday including weekends but will be mostly evening shifts from 3:00pm -11:30pm and there may be some day shifts from 7:00am-7:30pm. 1 winter holiday and 1 summer holiday required.

What you will do

  • Assists Physicians, as requested with Respiratory Therapy procedures
  • Provide respiratory therapy to neonatal, pediatric, adolescent, adult and geriatric patients as ordered by physicians according hospital policy and procedures
  • Assess patients to determine most suitable method of administering treatment
  • Document treatment, equipment maintenance and quality control activities and transcribe verbal or phone order by physicians
  • Communicate to patient and family the treatment being performed in a clear manner
  • Monitor patient physiological response to therapy with special attention to the pediatric and neonatal patients
  • Provide patient and staff education

What you will need

  • Education: Graduation from a nationally accredited Respiratory Therapy program, as determined by the Committee on Accreditation for Respiratory Care (CoARC)
  • License/Certifications: Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) or proof of registry eligible status
  • State of Illinois Respiratory Care Practitioner licensure within six months of employment
  • Current CPR certification issued by the American Heart Association
  • ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) within 24 months of employment
  • NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program) within 24 months of employment
  • PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support) within 24 months of employment

Benefits

  • Premium pay such as shift, on call, holiday and more based on an employee’s job
  • Incentive pay for select positions
  • Opportunity for annual increases based on performance
  • Career Pathways to Promote Professional Growth and Development
  • Various Medical, Dental, Pet and Vision options
  • Tuition Reimbursement
  • Free Parking
  • Wellness Program Savings Plan
  • Health Savings Account Options
  • Retirement Options with Company Match
  • Paid Time Off and Holiday Pay
  • Community Involvement Opportunities

Endeavor Health is a fully integrated healthcare delivery system committed to providing access to quality, vibrant, community-connected care, serving an area of more than 4.2 million residents across six northeast Illinois counties. Our more than 25,000 team members and more than 6,000 physicians aim to deliver transformative patient experiences and expert care close to home across more than 300 ambulatory locations and eight acute care hospitals – Edward (Naperville), Elmhurst, Evanston, Glenbrook (Glenview), Highland Park, Northwest Community (Arlington Heights) Skokie and Swedish (Chicago) – all recognized as Magnet hospitals for nursing excellence. For more information, visit www.endeavorhealth.org [http://www.endeavorhealth.org].

When you work for Endeavor Health, you will be part of an organization that encourages its employees to achieve career goals and maximize their professional potential.

Please explore our website (www.endeavorhealth.org [http://www.endeavorhealth.org]) to better understand how Endeavor Health delivers on its mission to “help everyone in our communities be their best”.

Endeavor Health is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. Please refer to the main career page for more information.

At Endeavor Health, we are united by a shared commitment to working together to create a culture of connection and belonging—each of us bringing different skills and experiences as we deliver safe, seamless, and personal care. Every person, every time. We are committed to fostering an environment where all team members can be their best, learn, and pursue excellence together.

EOE

Race/Color/Sex/Sexual Orientation/ Gender Identity/Religion/National Origin/Disability/Vets, VEVRRA Federal Contractor.

Requirements

Requires graduation from a CoARC-accredited Respiratory Therapy program and RRT certification or eligibility. Must obtain Illinois licensure and maintain CPR certification, with ACLS, NRP, and PALS required within 24 months.

  • professional certificate
  • Quality Control
  • Patient Assessment
  • Equipment Maintenance
  • Patient Education
  • Geriatric Care
  • Clinical Documentation
  • Respiratory Therapy
  • Pediatric Care
  • Neonatal Care
  • Physician Collaboration

Posting details

Employment type
Part Time
Work arrangement
On Site
Experience
2-5 yrs
Salary
$33 - $50/hr
Location
Naperville, Illinois
Posted
Jul 14, 2026
Application
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Nevada System of Higher Education

The Nevada System of Higher Education, comprised of two doctoral-granting universities, a state college, four comprehensive community colleges and one environmental research institute, serves the educational and job training needs of Nevada. NSHE provides educational...

Salary listed on 645 jobs
IndustryHigher Education
TypeEducational
Size201-500 employees
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