Location: Maywood, IL

Start Date: 06-10-2025

End Date: 04-01-2026

Contract Type: Travel Contract

Shift Type: Night shift, 7:00 PM - 7:00 AM, typically 3 nights per week (36 hours/week), every other weekend; may float to adult side as needed

Hours per Week: 36

Candidate Pay Rate: $61 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 and pediatric patients, including ventilator management and airway support
• Perform neonatal resuscitation and pediatric respiratory interventions according to protocols
• Monitor respiratory status, interpret blood gases, and adjust therapy with clinical judgment
• Collaborate with neonatologists, pediatricians, nurses and multidisciplinary teams to develop and implement care plans
• Respond quickly and calmly to respiratory emergencies and participate in codes as needed
• Document assessments, interventions and outcomes accurately in the electronic health record
• Maintain and troubleshoot respiratory equipment and ensure proper infection control practices
• Float to adult units as needed, demonstrating flexibility and teamwork

Qualifications

• Valid Respiratory Therapist license/certification for Illinois (state licensure required)
• BLS, ACLS, PALS and NRP certifications required and up to date
• Completion of Trinity Skills Checklist (or equivalent competency verification) required
• Current fit test, immunizations and negative drug screen per facility policy
• Demonstrated experience or training in neonatal/pediatric respiratory care preferred
• Strong critical-thinking skills and ability to perform under pressure

Education

• Graduate of an accredited Respiratory Therapy program (Associate degree or higher) or equivalent credentialed training
• CRT or RRT credential preferred

Knowledge & Skills

• Neonatal and pediatric ventilator management and airway support
• Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) protocols and pediatric advanced life support
• Ability to interpret blood gases and titrate respiratory therapy
• Familiarity with neonatal monitoring equipment and infection prevention best practices
• Clear communication and collaboration with interdisciplinary teams
• Accurate clinical documentation in electronic health records

Benefits

• Generous housing stipend and travel support for contract clinicians
• Medical, dental & vision coverage to keep you healthy
• Licensure assistance and reimbursement so you can focus on care
• Paid time off to recharge between assignments
• Travel reimbursement and support getting settled locally
• Professional development and continuing education opportunities
• A supportive team that values your neonatal and pediatric expertise
• Referral bonus program to reward you for helping build our team

Travel Perks: Explore Maywood, IL

This contract places you in Maywood, just outside Chicago — perfect for explorers. Enjoy nearby Oak Park and its Frank Lloyd Wright homes, family-friendly Brookfield Zoo a short drive away, and quick access to downtown Chicago for museums, architecture river tours, world-class dining, Navy Pier and lakefront trails. Easy transit connections make weekend escapes to the city a breeze.

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