Location: Maywood, IL

Start Date: 09-02-2026

End Date: 10-05-2026

Contract Type: Travel Contract

Shift Type: Night shift, 7:00 PM - 7:00 AM; every other weekend (Saturday and Sunday); 36 hours/week

Hours per Week: 36

Candidate Pay Rate: $57 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 advanced respiratory care and ventilator management for neonatal and pediatric patients in NICU/PICU settings
• Perform respiratory assessments, develop and implement individualized care plans, and monitor patient response
• Deliver airway management, emergency respiratory interventions, and participate in codes as needed
• Collaborate closely with physicians, nurses, and multidisciplinary teams to optimize patient outcomes
• Maintain accurate documentation and complete required competency checklists such as the Trinity Skills Checklist
• Adhere to infection control, safety, and facility policies while supporting family-centered care

Qualifications

• Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT)
• NICU and PICU experience required
• Current BLS and ACLS certifications
• NRP and PALS certifications preferred or required per unit needs
• License and certificate verification will be completed prior to start
• Completion of Trinity Skills Checklist and any facility-required competency evaluations

Knowledge & Skills

• Strong ventilator management and neonatal/pediatric respiratory support skills
• Proficiency in advanced airway techniques and emergency respiratory interventions
• Ability to perform comprehensive respiratory assessments and interpret clinical data
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills in high-acuity environments
• Familiarity with facility competency processes and readiness to complete required testing and health screenings

Benefits

• Housing assistance and travel coordination to make your contract comfortable
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage to keep you healthy
• Support for licensure verification and required credentials
• Paid time off to recharge between assignments
• Professional development opportunities and continuing education support
• A collaborative, supportive team that values your skills and input
• On-site resources and clear onboarding including Trinity skills checklist support

Travel Perks: Explore Maywood, IL

Maywood sits near many great Midwest attractions. You can explore the nearby Brookfield Zoo for a relaxed weekend, stroll scenic Cook County Forest Preserves and local parks, or visit the charming neighborhoods of Oak Park to see Frank Lloyd Wright architecture. For big-city culture, downtown Chicago is an easy drive with world-class museums, theater, dining, and sports events. Local shopping and dining in Oak Brook and surrounding suburbs make for easy off-shift adventures.

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