Registered Respiratory (NICU) Therapist

UW Health
United States, Illinois, Rockford
1350 Charles Street (Show on map)
Nov 23, 2025
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 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 Hospital and Clinics benefits UW Medical Foundation benefits UW Northern Illinois benefits