Location: Zion, Illinois

Start Date: 03-09-2026

End Date: 06-08-2026

Contract Type: Travel Contract

Shift Type: Night shifts, 3x12 or 4x12 schedule options, 6:45 PM - 7:15 AM (Night). Schedule per unit needs; every third weekend required; call and float across pediatric units may be required.

Hours per Week: 36

Candidate Pay Rate: $77 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 expert respiratory care to neonatal and pediatric patients in NICU and PICU settings
• Manage mechanical ventilation modes including HFOV, IMV, SIMV and troubleshoot high pressure alarms
• Perform advanced airway management and assist with intubation, extubation, and tracheostomy care
• Deliver and titrate respiratory medications and inhaled therapies safely and effectively
• Interpret arterial and capillary blood gases and use findings to guide treatment plans
• Operate and maintain specialized equipment such as Servo-I, Servo-N, HOFV-3100, Hamilton T1 and Airvo HFNC
• Document patient care accurately in EPIC and manage medication dispensing with Pyxis
• Float across pediatric units as needed and respond to bedside emergencies and transports

Qualifications

• RRT credential required
• Minimum 5 years of respiratory therapy experience; NICU and PICU experience required
• Current BLS, NRP, and PALS certifications (listed as required/certified)
• Travel experience required; experienced travelers preferred, first-time travelers considered with high level skillset
• Competent in EPIC charting and Pyxis medication systems
• Able to work night shifts, every third weekend, float across pediatric units, and take call as needed
• NC state license listed in job details; hold appropriate state respiratory licensure as required

Knowledge & Skills

• Advanced ventilator management and weaning strategies
• High Flow Nasal Cannula (HFNC), Bubble CPAP, BiPAP and CPAP expertise
• High frequency oscillator and pressure/volume ventilator familiarity
• Airway suctioning techniques, pulmonary hygiene and suctioning for ETT and trach
• ABG interpretation and capillary/umbilical blood gas sampling
• Medication administration and aerosol delivery systems including nebulizers, MDI, Medihaler and trach setups
• Proficiency with specialized devices: Alaris IV pumps, Aerogen, EZflow Max, Synclara, Volera, Beyond Air nitric system, Metaneb, Smart Vest and Heliox
• Ability to assist in neonatal/pediatric transports and high risk deliveries

Benefits

• 36-hour unit orientation to get you confident and comfortable on day one
• Flexible scheduling options including 3x12 or 4x12 night blocks to fit your life
• Work with a supportive pediatric team and high-acuity NICU/PICU cases for strong clinical growth
• Opportunity to operate advanced respiratory tech and sharpen specialized skills
• Travel assignment perks like local support and assistance from the staffing team
• Professional certifications encouraged and supported (BLS, NRP, PALS, RRT)
• Clear onboarding with EPIC and Pyxis systems in place
• Every third weekend rotation keeps weekdays freer for life outside work

Travel Perks: Explore Zion, Illinois

Zion sits on the Lake Michigan shoreline, so when you are off shift you can stretch your legs at Illinois Beach State Park, enjoy lakeside trails and birdwatching, or take a peaceful walk along the dunes. For weekend fun, nearby Gurnee offers Gurnee Mills shopping and Six Flags Great America thrills, and downtown Chicago is within about an hour for museums, dining, and lakefront adventures. Local marinas, trails and casual dining options make for easy weekend exploring while on assignment.

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