Location: Davenport, IA

Start Date: 01-12-2025

End Date: 03-15-2026

Contract Type: Travel Contract

Hours per Week: 36

Candidate Pay Rate: $60 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 to neonatal patients in the NICU setting with compassion and precision
• Manage and monitor ventilators and respiratory support devices, adjusting therapy based on clinical needs
• Perform assessments, document interventions, and evaluate patient response clearly and timely
• Collaborate closely with neonatologists, nurses, and multidisciplinary NICU staff to optimize outcomes
• Complete required Trinity Skills Checklist and specialty competency testing to maintain top standards
• Maintain accurate licensure and certifications and participate in ongoing professional development
• Adhere to infection control protocols and hospital policies, including immunization and screening requirements

Qualifications

• NICU experience required (EOW EOH NICU experience REQUIRED as stated in order)
• Active respiratory therapy credentials and License/Certificate Verification required
• BLS and ACLS certification required
• Successful completion of Trinity Specialty Specific Competency Testing and Trinity Skills Checklist
• Compliance with health requirements: Trinity Color Vision, MMR, Hepatitis B, 2-step PPD or IGRA, Fit Test, 10-panel drug screen, Tdap, COVID-19 and influenza vaccine, and physical/health statement

Knowledge & Skills

• Strong knowledge of neonatal respiratory care and NICU protocols
• Skill with ventilator management and neonatal respiratory support devices
• Comfortable with documentation systems and concise clinical charting
• Ability to collaborate in a fast-paced multidisciplinary NICU team
• Familiarity with competency testing and credentialing processes (Trinity workflows)
• Solid infection prevention practices and adherence to immunization requirements

Benefits

• Generous housing stipend and travel support to make your contract comfortable
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage options to keep you healthy
• Licensure assistance and reimbursement to help you stay compliant
• Comprehensive credentialing support including Trinity checklist guidance
• Paid time off options so you can recharge between shifts
• Supportive team culture that values your expertise and work-life balance
• Referral program to reward you for bringing great clinicians on board
• Access to continuing education and specialty competency testing

Travel Perks: Explore Davenport, IA

This is a travel assignment in Davenport, part of the lively Quad Cities on the Mississippi River. Enjoy the picturesque Riverfront, stroll through Vander Veer Botanical Park, and explore the Figge Art Museum for a dose of culture. The Quad Cities offer a bustling local music scene at the River Music Experience, farmers markets, and waterfront trails for biking and running. Weekend getaways include charming Galena, Illinois for historic shops and dining, or a short drive to nearby state parks for kayaking and hiking. Plenty of local restaurants, breweries, and festivals make your off time fun and relaxing.

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