Respiratory Therapist – Neonatal ICU
Rockford, IL
Jackson HealthPros
3x12 hrs

We’re hiring an experienced Respiratory Therapist for a local healthcare provider where you’ll be responsible for assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating the treatment, care, and needs of patients with breathing disorders.

Minimum Requirements:

• Associate or bachelor’s degree from a Respiratory Therapy or Cardiopulmonary Science program.
• Current Illinois Respiratory Care license in good standing. Must have IL RRT lic upon submission.
• Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credential required.
• Neonatal ICU experience required. Experience in neonatal respiratory care, ventilator management, and neonatal resuscitation preferred.
• One year experience as an RRT; NICU-specific experience strongly preferred.
• Certifications: BLS required. ACLS and NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program) preferred.
• Ability to work night shifts and every third weekend as scheduled. Candidate must be able to provide documentation of required certifications upon request.

Assignment Details

• Facility type: Hospital.
• Primary specialty: Registered Respiratory Therapist — Neonatal Intensive Care.
• Shift name: Nights.
• Shift details: Nights 1800-0700 (3x12).
• Schedule requirement: Every third weekend required.
• Start-to-end assignment: 13 week assignment.

Location Highlights

Rockford, IL offers nearby outdoor recreation and cultural attractions within short drives. Anderson Japanese Gardens is located in Rockford and is approximately a 10-minute drive from downtown, and Rock Cut State Park sits about 10 miles northwest offering hiking, boating, and mountain biking. The BMO Harris Bank Center hosts concerts and events within the downtown riverfront area, and the Burpee Museum of Natural History is a prominent local museum roughly 1 mile from central Rockford. Commuting is typically suburban, with convenient access to Interstate 90 for regional travel to Chicago (about 90 miles east) and Madison, WI (about 75 miles northwest), supporting an urban-suburban lifestyle with outdoor and cultural options.

Benefits Designed for Travelers

• Weekly pay and payroll support.
• Full medical benefits and 401k matching plan available to eligible travelers.
• 24/7 recruiter support by text, phone, or email.
• Referral bonus opportunities.
• Housing and travel assistance available for eligible assignments.

EEO Statement

Jackson Healthcare and its family of companies are an EEO/AA Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity and expression, national origin, age, disability or protected veteran status. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all of our associates.