Registered Respiratory Therapist (NICU)

Registered Respiratory Therapist (NICU) UW Health tuition assistance, tuition reimbursement United States, Illinois, Rockford 1350 Charles Street (Show on map) Apr 21, 2026

Work Schedule:

90% FTE, 12 hour shifts with rotating weekends and holidays. 6:30am-7:00pm You will work at the UW Health Swedish American Hospital in Rockford, IL. You may be eligible for up to a $15,000 sign on bonus. Additional components of compensation may include: Evening, night, and weekend shift differential 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. Required Experience working in a patient transport environment. Preferred Licenses & Certifications Licensed as a Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP) in the state of Illinois. 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 two (2) years of hire. Required Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) or ability to obtain within six (6) months of hire. Required Neonatal Pediatric Specialty (NPS) Certification. Preferred 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. Job Description UW Northern Illinois benefits