Travel Certified Respiratory Therapy - NICU
Hoffman Estates, IL
ADN Healthcare
3x12 hrs, Nights
Referral Bonus

Respiratory Therapist, Level III NICU, Night Shift

Overview

• Location: Hoffman Estates, Illinois
• Specialty: Registered Respiratory Therapist
• Contract Length: 13 weeks
• Shift: Night, 7:00 PM to 7:30 AM

Required Qualifications

• Registered Respiratory Therapist experience
• Certified Respiratory Therapy - NICU with 2 years of experience, including NICU experience within the last year
• BLS issued by the American Heart Association
• PALS issued by the American Heart Association
• ACLS issued by the American Heart Association
• NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program) issued by the AHA/American Academy of Pediatrics
• Driver's license or state ID: Not expired, front and back shown, and address must match the address on file

Submission Documents

• Resume or profile
• Two professional references, completed before the first assignment
• Current license verification
• Skills checklist

Onboarding Requirements

• Assignment confirmation: Provided on agency letterhead at the initial assignment and updated with each extension.
• Background checks: Social Security trace, OIG, and National Sex Offender searches. Completed within 90 days of first assignment and updated every year.
• EPLS: Run within 90 days of start.
• Drug screen: 11-panel drug screen within 30 days before the first assignment and updated annually. Retesting is required after a break in service over 90 days.
• Pre-hire modules: Facility onboarding education attestation, completed through the pre-hire modules (6 hours) and uploaded by the agency with the traveler's signature and date.
• Biometric consent and badge photo: Forward-facing headshot on a white or blue background, with no alterations or filters.
• Name change document: Optional, if applicable.

Health and Immunizations

• MMR: Proof of two doses or a positive IgG titer. Declinations are not accepted. If the titer is negative, two doses four weeks apart are required.
• Varicella: Proof of two doses, serologic immunity, or healthcare provider verification of history. Declinations are not accepted. If negative, two doses four weeks apart are required.
• Tdap: Valid for 10 years from administration. Declinations and attestations are not accepted.
• Hepatitis B: Completed vaccine series (3 doses) or a signed and dated declination.
• Influenza: Flu season runs October 1, 2026 through March 31, 2027. Exemptions and declinations are accepted, but a mask must be worn at all times.
• TB screening: Two-step PPD or negative IGRA within the required timeframes, with an annual TB questionnaire. A positive result requires a chest X-ray within the last year.
• Health statement: Statement of good health or completed physical before the first assignment, updated annually.
• Fit test: Required for all travelers, preferably before start (can be completed onsite). PAPR fit testing is not done onsite. WI and MI require 3M 1860 Regular, 3M 1860 Small, or 3M 1870+.