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Respiratory Therapist - Nights

Endeavor Health · Glenview, IL · $33.16–$51.40 an hour · Full time

Posted Sep 28, 2026 · We last checked this listing on Oct 6, 2026

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Likely interview questions for this role

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About your past

Tell me about a time you disagreed with an order for respiratory therapy. How did you handle it?

What they are checking: Whether they use their expertise to question orders and talk with physicians respectfully.

Tell me about a stressful night shift and what you did to stay effective.

What they are checking: Whether they can stay calm and safe through long, intense night shifts.

What would you do

You're called to a rapid response for a patient in respiratory distress. What's your role when you walk in?

What they are checking: Whether they can take charge of the airway and work smoothly with the code team.

A patient on BiPAP is anxious and keeps pulling the mask off. What do you do?

What they are checking: Whether they can coach patients through therapy and know when it's failing.

As per diem, you could work at any of eight hospitals. How do you get comfortable fast in a new place?

What they are checking: Whether they can adapt to new teams, equipment and layouts safely.

About the work

Walk me through how you assess a patient before giving a breathing treatment.

What they are checking: Whether they assess first and adjust therapy rather than just running orders on autopilot.

How do you adjust your approach for a neonate versus a geriatric patient?

What they are checking: Whether they can truly care for all ages, as this role requires from neonatal to elderly.

How do you manage a ventilated patient overnight, and what alarms would worry you most?

What they are checking: Whether they troubleshoot vent alarms quickly and understand what each one means for the patient.

How do you teach a patient and family to use an inhaler or home nebulizer?

What they are checking: Whether they teach in a way that patients actually remember and use correctly.

What's your experience with arterial blood gases, and how would you interpret one that shows respiratory acidosis?

What they are checking: Whether they can read ABGs and suggest the right change in therapy.

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The full job description

As published by Endeavor Health.

Hourly Pay Range: $33.16 - $51.40 - The hourly pay rate offered is determined by a candidate's expertise and years of experience, among other factors. This application is an evergreen opportunity , which means by applying once, you’ll be considered for current and future Respiratory Therapist positions at our Glenbrook Hospital location in Glenview. Sign-on bonus potential up to $25,000 for full-time nights and $10,000 for full-time days and evenings! Position Highlights: • Full-time or PRN • Days, Evenings, or Night shift (3rd shift) • Sign on bonus potential What you will do : • Provide respiratory therapy to patients as ordered by physicians according hospital policy and procedures • Assess patients to determine most suitable method of administering treatment • Document treatment, equipment maintenance and quality control activities and transcribe verbal or phone order by physicians • Communicate to patient and family the treatment being performed in a clear manner • Monitor patient physiological response to therapy with special attention to the pediatric and neonatal patients • Provide patient and staff education What you will need: • Graduation from a nationally accredited Respiratory Therapy program, as determined by the Committee on Accreditation for Respiratory Care (CoARC) • Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) or proof of registry eligible status • State of Illinois Respiratory Care Practitioner licensure within six months of employment • Current CPR certification issued by the American Heart Association ​ Benefits: • Premium pay for eligible employees • Career Pathways to Promote Professional Growth and Development • Various Medical, Dental, and Vision options • Tuition Reimbursement • Free Parking at designated locations • Wellness Program Savings Plan • Health Savings Account Options • Retirement Options with Company Match • Paid Time Off and Holiday Pay • Community Involvement Opportunities Endeavor Health is a fully integrated healthcare delivery system committed to providing access to quality, vibrant, community-connected care, serving an area of more than 4.2 million residents across six northeast Illinois counties. Our more than 25,000 team members and more than 6,000 physicians aim to deliver transformative patient experiences and expert care close to home across more than 300 ambulatory locations and eight acute care hospitals – Edward (Naperville), Elmhurst, Evanston, Glenbrook (Glenview), Highland Park, Northwest Community (Arlington Heights) Skokie and Swedish (Chicago) – all recognized as Magnet hospitals for nursing excellence. For more information, visit www.endeavorhealth.org . When you work for Endeavor Health, you will be part of an organization that encourages its employees to achieve career goals and maximize their professional potential. Please explore our website ( www.endeavorhealth.org ) to better understand how Endeavor Health delivers on its mission to “help everyone in our communities be their best”. Endeavor Health is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. Please refer to the main career page for more information. Diversity, equity and inclusion is at the core of who we are; being there for our patients and each other with compassion, respect and empathy. We believe that our strength resides in our differences and in connecting our best to provide community-connected healthcare for all. EOE: Race/Color/Sex/Sexual Orientation/ Gender Identity/Religion/National Origin/Disability/Vets, VEVRRA Federal Contractor.

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