Respiratory Care Practitioner, RRT, New Graduate Residency

Overview

Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago provides superior pediatric care in a setting that offers the latest benefits and innovations in medical technology, research and family-friendly design. As the largest pediatric provider in the region with a 140-year legacy of excellence, kids and their families are at the center of all we do. Lurie Children’s Hospital is ranked in all 10 specialties by U.S. News & World Report.

Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago

Lurie Children’s Hospital is now offering two annual start dates (February & August) for our comprehensive transition-to-practice Respiratory Care Practitioner Residency program.

Applications for the February 2026 start date are now closed.

Upcoming Start Date
:
August, 2026

Respiratory Care, New Graduate Residency:

This program delivers a hands-on learning approach to facilitate and support the professional development of new graduate Respiratory Care Practitioners. Once admitted, the New Graduate RCP will practice under the direct supervision of an experienced and licensed Respiratory Care Practitioner.

As a Respiratory Care Practitioner at Lurie Children’s, you will be at the heart of our pediatric care team, making a difference everyday by providing top-quality and compassionate respiratory care services for the safe and effective care of neonatal, pediatric, and adolescent patients.

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Required Prior to

Start Date:

• Graduate from a Center on Accreditation for Respiratory Care (CoARC) accredited program prior to program start with the minimum of an Associate Degree in respiratory care.
• Possess an active Basic Life Support Certification through American Heart Association, active and in good standing.
• Possess an Active CRT (Certified Respiratory Therapist) Credential from the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC).
• Have satisfactorily applied in writing to the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation Department seeking licensure, have a current license in IL, or have been issued a temporary license in IL.

Required within 90 days of hire:

• Successfully pass the Respiratory Care licensure examination by The National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC).

Required within 180 days of hire:

• Active RRT (Registered Respiratory Therapist) Credential from NBRC
• Licensure must be furnished by the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation Department.

Required within the first year of hire:

• PALS/ NPR/ ACLS certifications.

In addition to competitive pay and benefits, there are numerous opportunities for advancement as well as continuing education, grand rounds, free e-learnings, on site master’s degree programs, scholarship programs, BCEN voucher programs, conference reimbursement and more! You tell us where you want to be in your career, and we will help you get there!

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Associate's Degree:
Respiratory Therapy (Required) (BLS) - Basic Life Support - American Heart Association, (CRT) - Certified Respiratory Therapist - NBRC, (RRT) - Registered Respiratory Therapist - NBRC

$37.00-$60.50 Hourly

At Lurie Children’s, we are committed to competitive and fair compensation aligned with market rates and internal equity, reflecting individual contributions, experience, and expertise. The pay range for this job indicates minimum and maximum targets for the position. Ranges are regularly reviewed to stay aligned with market conditions. In addition to base salary, Lurie Children’s offers a comprehensive rewards package that may include differentials for some hourly employees, leadership incentives for select roles, health and retirement benefits, and wellbeing programs.

For more details on other compensation, consult your recruiter or click the following link to learn more about our benefits.

For full time and part time employees who work 20 or more hours per week we offer a generous benefits package that includes:

Medical, dental and vision insurance

Employer paid group term life and disability

Employer contribution toward Health Savings…