Pediatric Respiratory Therapist
Chicago, IL
Access Healthcare
3x12 hrs, Nights

Job Opportunity: Respiratory Therapist - Pediatrics

Location: Chicago, Illinois
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks
Shift: Night shift (18:30 - 07:00), rotated weekends
Start Date: ASAP

Job Description

Seeking a Pediatric Respiratory Therapist for a 13-week travel contract. The position requires working night shifts with rotated weekends.

Required Certifications

• Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP)
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)
• Basic Life Support (BLS) - AHA only
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) - AHA only

Required Qualifications

• Valid Registered Respiratory Therapist license in Illinois
• Minimum of 1 year of Respiratory Therapist experience within the last year
• Pediatric Respiratory Therapist experience
• Current Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification
• Current Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certification

Background and Compliance Requirements

• Criminal background check within 6 months (7-year search including alias, county, and national sex offender searches).
• EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks must be current and updated monthly.
• Physical exam within 1 year of start, confirming fitness for duty and free from communicable diseases.
• N95 mask fit testing within 1 year of start.
• Negative TB test or chest X-ray per facility guidelines.
• Immunizations or proof of immunity for:

  • Rubeola (Measles)
  • Mumps
  • Rubella
  • Hepatitis B (or declination)
  • Varicella
  • Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap (within 10 years)
• Negative 9-panel drug screen within 1 year of start.
• Seasonal flu vaccination or approved medical/religious exemption required during flu season.

Additional Requirements

• Completion of unit-specific competency exams and skills checklist.
• Completion of facility-specific online training modules prior to orientation.
• Submission of 2 professional references (1 must be from a direct supervisor).
• Employment application must be submitted.
• Badge photo with plain white background required 2 weeks prior to start.
• Compliance with facility fingernail policy and other compliance checklists.

Notes

• Tele refers to Telemetry only.
• No prior travel contract experience is required for this position.
• This is a pediatric-focused role requiring NRP and PALS certifications.
• Night shift with rotated weekends.

This opportunity is ideal for Respiratory Therapists with pediatric experience looking for a short-term travel assignment in Illinois.