Travel Respiratory Therapist, NICU - $2,302 per week

PEL/VIP
  • Chicago, IL
  • $2,302 Per Week
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Job Description

PEL/VIP is seeking a travel Certified Respiratory Therapy - NICU for a travel job in Chicago, Illinois.

Job Description & Requirements

  • Specialty: Certified Respiratory Therapy - NICU
  • Discipline: Allied Health Professional
  • Start Date: 10/05/2026
  • Duration: 13 weeks
  • 36 hours per week
  • Shift: 12 hours, nights
  • Employment Type: Travel

Respiratory / Neuro Diagnostics - RRT-NICU | Contract | Hyde Park, IL

Assignment Overview

We are seeking a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) with NICU and PICU experience for a 13-week contract role. This position requires expertise in neonatal and pediatric intensive care settings. The ideal candidate will bring their knowledge in respiratory care to support critical care units effectively.

Assignment Details

  • Start Date: ASAP
  • Shift Details: Night shift 7pm-7am, with rotated weekends
  • Assignment Length: 13 weeks
  • Estimated gross weekly pay package: $2302.02 (negotiable)
  • Locals considered; pay is the same

Responsibilities

  • Provide respiratory care in NICU and PICU settings

Qualifications

Required:

  • NICU and PICU experience
  • NRP and PALS certifications
  • Valid IL license

Job Type

Contract

PEL/VIP Job ID #64880600. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined.

About PEL/VIP

PEL/VIP connects nursing, respiratory and allied health professionals with opportunities that make a difference. For over 30 years, we've helped clinicians build rewarding careers through travel, contract, permanent, and PRN positions across acute care facilities, post-acute facilities, and healthcare organizations nationwide.Whether you're looking for flexibility, career growth, competitive pay, or your next long-term opportunity, our team is committed to helping you find a position that aligns with your goals.


As a company built and operated by healthcare professionals, we understand the value clinicians bring to patient care. That's why we focus on building lasting relationships, providing personalized support, and creating opportunities where clinicians can succeed.

Benefits

  • 401k retirement plan
  • Dental benefits
  • Medical benefits
  • Health savings account
  • Life insurance
  • Vision benefits

Numbers & Facts

LocationChicago, IL

Skills

  • Acute Careunmatched
  • Critical Careunmatched
  • Healthcareunmatched
  • Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU)unmatched
  • Patient Careunmatched
  • Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)unmatched
  • Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU)unmatched
  • Respiratory Nursingunmatched
  • Respiratory Therapyunmatched

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