Job description
NICU Respiratory Therapist
Location: Westerville, Ohio
Start Date: 12-10-2026
End Date: 10-01-2027
Contract Type: Travel Contract
Shift Type: Monday-Thursday, 7:00 PM - 7:30 AM NOC (part-time, 24 hours per week, no weekends)
Hours per Week: 24
Candidate Pay Rate: $53.90 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
- Deliver expert respiratory care to our tiniest patients in the NICU
- Assess, monitor and manage neonatal respiratory status with skill and compassion
- Operate and troubleshoot ventilators, CPAP and other respiratory equipment
- Collaborate closely with neonatologists, nurses and the multidisciplinary care team
- Document treatments accurately and communicate changes in patient condition promptly
- Educate and support families during some of their most vulnerable moments
- Respond quickly and calmly to emergent respiratory situations
Qualifications
- Active Respiratory Therapist license or certification verification
- BLS certification required
- ACLS certification required
- NICU or neonatal respiratory care experience strongly preferred
- Comfort working night shifts and adapting to unit needs
- Trinity Specialty Specific Competency Testing and Skills Checklist required
- Current health documentation including fit test, drug screen, Tdap, MMR, Hepatitis B, Influenza, Varicella, COVID-19 vaccine, 2 Step PPD or IGRA and a physical health statement
Education
- BLS
- ACLS
Knowledge & Skills
- Strong clinical knowledge of neonatal respiratory therapy
- Confident ventilator and airway management skills
- Sharp assessment and critical thinking abilities
- Clear, warm communication with families and teammates
- Team-first mindset and flexibility when floating or reassigned
- Calm under pressure in high-acuity situations
- Solid documentation and time management habits
Benefits
- Competitive contract rates with weekly pay
- Medical, Dental and Vision coverage options
- 401K retirement savings plan
- Paid time off to recharge between assignments
- Licensure assistance and reimbursement support
- Referral bonus program for spreading the word
- A supportive recruiter and care team in your corner
Apply Now
Ready to start your next adventure as a NICU Respiratory Therapist? Let's get you moving forward!
Send your resume to [email protected] or call us at 408-441-9200 today.
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Why UHCS
Weekly or bi-weekly pay, medical/dental/vision, a SIMPLE IRA with employer contribution, tests paid on qualifying assignments with payroll deduction available, and one recruiter who stays with you for the whole assignment — reachable after hours. Every placement is credentialed to Joint Commission standards, so your packet is accepted the first time.