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NICU Respiratory Therapist

📍 Westerville, ohio · · · 24 hrs/week

Allied HealthUHC-00143428
Candidate pay rate:$53.9/hr ≈ $1,294/wk before stipends Quick apply or call (408) 441-9200

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.