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RRT PICU
Chicago, Illinois
UChicago Medicine Center for Care and Discovery

$2,056-2,149/week
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RRT PICU

Job Overview

  • Specialty: Respiratory / Neuro Diagnostics
  • Location: Chicago, Illinois
  • Employment type: Travel/Contract
  • Contract length: 13 weeks
  • Shift: Night shift, 3x12 hours
  • Schedule: Rotated weekends
  • Start: ASAP
  • Local candidates: Accepted

Required Qualifications

  • Valid Pediatric Respiratory Therapist license in Illinois
  • Pediatric Respiratory Therapist experience within the last year
  • 1 year of Pediatric Respiratory Therapist experience
  • BLS issued by the American Heart Association
  • NRP certification
  • PALS certification
  • Experience working with Neonate patients
  • Experience working with Pediatric patients
  • Registered Respiratory Therapist experience
  • Certified Respiratory Therapy - NICU experience

Compliance / Pre-Start Requirements

  • Criminal background check within 6 months of start
  • EPLS/GSA/SAM check within 30 days of start, then updated monthly
  • HHS/OIG check within 30 days of start, then updated monthly
  • State license verification within 30 days of start
  • 14-plate Ishihara color blind exam
  • Unit-specific competency exam within 3 years of start, then every 3 years
  • Core Part I, Core Part II, Core Part III, and OSHA Mandatory training updated annually
  • Physical exam within 1 year of start
  • N95 mask fit testing within 1 year of start
  • Tdap within 10 years of start
  • Negative TB screening within required timeframe
  • TB questionnaire annually
  • Measles, mumps, rubella, varicella, and hepatitis B immunity/vaccination documentation
  • Negative 9-panel drug screen within 1 year of start
  • Flu vaccination or approved medical/religious exemption during flu season
  • 2 professional references, including 1 direct supervisor reference
  • Employment application
  • Unit-specific skills checklist
  • Signed fingernail policy
  • Compliance checklists
  • Online training modules before orientation
  • Badge photo submitted 2 weeks before start

Notes

  • Rotating weekends are required.
  • Night shift hours are 7:00 PM to 7:30 AM.

About Chicago, IL

As a Travel Pediatric Respiratory Therapist in Chicago, IL here's what you should know:
Cost of Living
  • The cost of living in Chicago is slightly higher than the national average.
  • Wages generally match up with the cost of living, but it's important to budget for higher housing and transportation costs.
Weather
  • Chicago experiences hot summers with average highs around 83°F and cold winters with average lows around 16°F.
Furnished Housing
  • Short term rentals and furnished housing options are available in Chicago, but they may require some research and planning to find the right fit.
Transportation
  • Chicago is car-friendly, but public transportation is also widely used and convenient, with an extensive network of buses and trains operated by the Chicago Transit Authority (CTA).
Demographics
  • Chicago is a diverse city with a wide range of ages represented.
  • Common health issues may include seasonal allergies and respiratory conditions due to the urban environment.
  • Chicago has a large population of travel nurses due to its numerous healthcare facilities and teaching hospitals.
Things to Do
  • Chicago offers a vibrant culinary scene with a variety of restaurants, especially known for its deep-dish pizza and Chicago-style hot dogs.
  • The city has a thriving art and music scene, with numerous galleries, theaters, and live music venues.
  • Sports enthusiasts can enjoy games at iconic venues like Wrigley Field.
  • Outdoor enthusiasts can explore the city's beautiful parks, lakefront, and beaches.
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