Registered Respiratory (NICU) Therapist

Qualified individuals may receive a bonus of up to $15,000! 90%, eve/night, 7:00pm-7:00am / Every 3rd weekend / Rotating holidays. You will work at 1350 Charles St Rockford IL. Additional components of compensation may include:Evening, night, and weekend shift differentialOvertimeOn-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 assistanceAnnual wellness reimbursementOpportunity for on-site day care through UW Health KidsTuition reimbursement for career advancement--ask about our fully funded programs!Abundant career growth opportunities to nurture professional developmentStrong shared governance structureCommitment 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 Obtain Neonatal Pediatric Specialty (NPS) Certification within 2 years of employment. 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. Job Description UW Health in northern Illinois benefits

Created: 2026-03-09