Registered Respiratory (NICU) Therapist
Posted:
Monday, 12 January 2026
Valid Thru:
Wednesday, 11 February 2026
Index Requested on:
01/12/2026 19:51:19
Indexed on:
01/12/2026 19:51:19
Location:
Rockford, IL, 61101, US
Industry:
Advertising and Public Relations
Occupational Category:
13-0000.00 - Business and Financial Operations
Type of Employment: FULL_TIME
SwedishAmerican Hospital is hiring!
Description:
Qualified individuals may receive a bonus of up to $15, 000!
90%, day/eve, 6: 30am-6: 00pm, every 3rd weekend. Holidays required.
This position is based out of 1340 Charles St.
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
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