Location: Davenport, IA

Start Date: 12-29-2025

End Date: 03-29-2026

Contract Type: Travel Contract

Shift Type: Rotating schedule, every-other-week (EOW) with holiday rotation; specific shift times vary and will be provided by the facility

Candidate Pay Rate: $62 per hour

About United Health Care Staffing

At United Health Care Staffing (UHC Staffing), we believe healthcare staffing should be more than just finding a job. We are here to connect amazing professionals with opportunities that make their careers exciting, rewarding, and meaningful. With us, you're not just signing up for a contract you are joining a team that's got your back, answers your calls, and maybe even cracks a joke or two to brighten your day. Think of us as the travel buddy who handles the logistics while you focus on what you do best helping people heal.

Roles & Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality respiratory care for neonatal patients in the NICU, including assessment and intervention
• Manage and monitor ventilators and respiratory support equipment with careful troubleshooting
• Perform neonatal resuscitation and support per NRP guidelines
• Collaborate closely with neonatologists, nurses, and the multidisciplinary NICU team to develop and implement care plans
• Maintain accurate, timely documentation of respiratory interventions and patient responses
• Participate in competency validation, skills checklists, and unit education to continuously improve care
• Adhere to infection control, safety protocols, and facility policies to protect patients and staff

Qualifications

• Active Respiratory Therapist license with License/Certificate Verification required
• BLS and ACLS required
• NRP required and demonstrated proficiency in neonatal resuscitation
• NICU experience required
• Ability to pass Trinity Specialty Specific Competency Testing and Trinity Skills Checklist
• Must meet pre-employment health requirements including fit test, immunizations, and drug screen

Knowledge & Skills

• Proven NICU respiratory care skills and familiarity with neonatal ventilators
• Neonatal resuscitation (NRP) and advanced life support (ACLS, BLS)
• Strong clinical assessment and monitoring abilities
• Comfort with Trinity competency testing and skills documentation
• Clear communication and teamwork in high-acuity settings
• Equipment troubleshooting and maintenance awareness

Benefits

• Generous housing stipend and travel reimbursement to make your assignment comfortable
• Comprehensive medical, dental & vision coverage
• 401K retirement savings plan to help you plan ahead
• Paid time off so you can rest and recharge
• Licensure assistance and reimbursement to keep your credentials current
• Referral bonus program — bring a friend and earn rewards
• A supportive NICU team that values your skills and growth
• Access to Trinity competency testing and skills support to keep you confident on shift

Travel Perks: Explore Davenport, IA

Davenport sits in the heart of the Quad Cities along the Mississippi River. Enjoy riverfront walks, live music at the River Music Experience, and cultural stops like the Figge Art Museum. Relax in Vander Veer Botanical Park, catch a game at Modern Woodmen Park, sample local breweries and restaurants, or take quick weekend trips to nearby Moline, Bettendorf, and Rock Island. Quad Cities International Airport is a short drive for easy travel days.

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