Hospital | RRT

Travel Respiratory Therapist (RRT) - Pediatric Night Shift | Chicago, IL (Hyde Park) - 13-Week Contract

Travel Respiratory Therapist (RRT) – Pediatric Night Shift in Chicago, IL. 13-week travel contract starting May 4, 2026. Join a dynamic pediatric respiratory therapy team at a leading hospital in Hyde Park (60637) and advance your pediatric respiratory care experience in a top Chicago healthcare setting.

Job Details

• Weekly Estimated Pay: $1,730 – $1,860
• Location: Chicago, IL 60637 (Hyde Park) — Chicago respiratory therapist job
• Setting: Hospital – Pediatric Respiratory Therapy Unit (Pediatric RRT)
• Contract Duration: 13 weeks
• Start Date: May 4, 2026
• Shift: Night shift, 3x12-hour shifts (18:30 – 07:00), with rotated weekends
• Hours per Week: 36
• Employment Type: Travel Contract — travel respiratory therapist job / Illinois RRT

Requirements / Qualifications

• Valid Illinois RRT (Registered Respiratory Therapist) license or equivalent state/national certification
• NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program) and PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support) certifications required
• At least 1 year of experience as a Respiratory Therapist (less than 2 years accepted)
• Ability to work night shifts and rotated weekends
• Must be able to complete orientation modules (average 5 hours, non-billable)
• No license hits allowed
• Former UChicago Medicine staff must be gone 7 months to return as a traveler

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality pediatric respiratory care to infants, children, and adolescents in a hospital setting
• Perform respiratory assessments, treatments, and interventions as ordered by the care team
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams (nurses, physicians, therapists) to optimize patient outcomes
• Maintain accurate documentation and patient records in clinical systems
• Participate in unit orientation, competency validation, and annual training modules
• Provide compassionate, family-centered care and clear communication with patients and families

Why this travel respiratory therapist job: work nights with a dedicated pediatric RRT team in Chicago's Hyde Park, gain hands-on pediatric respiratory experience, and enjoy the cultural and recreational benefits of Chicago while on contract.

Apply now to join our pediatric respiratory therapy team as a Travel Respiratory Therapist (RRT) in Chicago, IL. For immediate consideration, submit your resume and credentials or contact our recruiter to learn more about this travel healthcare job.

Benefits

401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision

Equal Opportunity

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity across our organization. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.