Travel Registered Respiratory Therapist
Hoffman Estates, IL
First Connect Health
4x12 hrs, Nights
Referral Bonus

🔥 HIGH-PAYING 48-HOUR NIGHT-SHIFT NICU / PICU RESPIRATORY THERAPIST (RRT) CONTRACT – HOFFMAN ESTATES, IL

An immediate 13-week travel contract opening is available for an experienced Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) specializing in neonatal and pediatric critical care in Hoffman Estates, Illinois (Cook County / Northwest Chicago suburban corridor). Operating primarily within an advanced Level III Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU), Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU), and a high-volume labor & delivery delivery service, this high-compensating role features a 48-hour overnight schedule (19:00 PM – 07:30 AM / 7:00 PM – 7:30 AM, four 12-hour shifts guaranteed weekly with built-in overtime). MASSIVE $2,025/WEEK TAX-FREE STIPEND! HIGH-GROSS 48-HOUR PACKAGE ($2,857/WEEK)! BUILT-IN OVERTIME PAY! LEVEL III NEONATAL & PEDIATRIC CRITICAL CARE FOCUS! ZERO MANDATORY ON-CALL! The respiratory care practitioner will provide advanced cardiopulmonary interventions, high-risk delivery room resuscitation, invasive and non-invasive mechanical ventilation, and airway stabilization. If you are a licensed respiratory therapist skilled in conventional neonatal/pediatric ventilation, high-frequency oscillatory ventilation, bubble CPAP, surfactant administration, and emergent intubation assist looking to earn $2,857/week in Illinois, this assignment is built for you!

💰 PRE-CALCULATED PAY PACKAGE (48-Hour Week)

• Weekly Gross: $2,857.00
• Weekly Tax-Free Stipend: $2,025.00
• Hourly W2 Regular Rate: $16.00/hr (40 regular hours)
• Hourly W2 Overtime Rate: $24.00/hr (8 weekly OT hours included)
• (Local clinicians residing within the regional commuting radius accepted at an adjusted local bill rate).

📅 SHIFT & POSITION DETAILS

• Schedule: Night shifts, 4x12-Hours (19:00 PM – 07:30 AM / 7:00 PM – 7:30 AM).
• Guaranteed Hours: 48 hours guaranteed weekly (40 regular hours + 8 overtime hours).
• Assignment Duration: 13 Weeks (Immediate opening).
• On-Call Requirements: NO ON-CALL REQUIRED!
• Weekend & Holiday Coverage: Every other weekend and rotational holiday coverage per departmental operational schedule.
• Department Setting: Hospital Respiratory Care Services (Dept: Respiratory Care 001 / 13860). Primary clinical coverage focused on:
  • Level III Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU)
  • Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU) & General Inpatient Pediatrics
  • High-volume Labor & Delivery Suites (high-risk delivery attendance)
• Floating Scope: Rotational floating as operationally needed across Adult ICU, Emergency Department, and Adult Medical/Surgical/Telemetry units.
• Clinical Scope & Specialty Responsibilities:
  • Management of advanced neonatal and pediatric invasive mechanical ventilation (conventional, volume guarantee, and high-frequency modes).
  • Non-invasive positive pressure support: Bubble CPAP, RAM cannula, and high-flow nasal cannula (HFNC) titrations.
  • Attendance at high-risk deliveries and Cesarean sections for immediate newborn stabilization and resuscitation adhering strictly to NRP protocols.
  • Inhaled nitric oxide (iNO) delivery and monitoring, aerosolized surfactant delivery, bronchodilator therapy, and specialized pulmonary pharmacology.
  • Bedside arterial blood gas (ABG) and capillary blood gas (CBG) sampling, analysis, and clinical interpretation.
  • Emergent airway management: endotracheal intubation assist, neonatal/pediatric airway suctioning, tracheostomy care, and rapid response team deployments.

🚨 REQUISITE QUALIFICATIONS FOR SUBMISSION

• Experience: Minimum 1–2 years of dedicated acute care hospital experience with documented clinical competence in Level III NICU and PICU.
• Licensure: Active Illinois Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP) License strictly in hand at submittal (facility requires license to be actively issued prior to considering submittal).
• Registry & Credential: Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credential via the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC).
• Certifications Required at Submittal (Must all be active and attached):
  • Basic Life Support (BLS) — American Heart Association (AHA) only.
  • Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) — AAP/AHA.
  • Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) — AHA only.
  • Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) — AHA only.

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