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Registered Respiratory Therapist - NICU/Pediatrics
Location: Asheville, NC
Start Date: 04-13-2026
End Date: 07-13-2026
Contract Type: Travel Contract
Shift Type: Rotating nights, 6:30 PM - 7:00 AM (night shift); schedule varies and includes at least 4 weekend shifts per 6-week schedule
Hours per Week: 36
Candidate Pay Rate: $60 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
- Provide expert neonatal and pediatric respiratory care across NICU, PICU and pediatric floors
- Manage mechanical ventilation and advanced ventilator modalities (including HFOV and neonatal/peds vents)
- Perform airway management procedures such as intubation and extubation with precision and calm
- Collect and analyze arterial and capillary blood gases to guide treatment decisions
- Document assessments and interventions accurately in Cerner EMR
- Operate and troubleshoot transport and bedside ventilators (Hamilton, Newport, Draeger, etc.)
- Collaborate closely with nurses, neonatologists and multidisciplinary teams to optimize patient outcomes
- Educate and support families about respiratory therapies and care plans
Qualifications
- North Carolina Respiratory License (required)
- Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) - required
- BLS, PALS and NRP certifications - required
- NPS and ACLS - preferred
- Minimum 2+ years of respiratory therapy experience (neonatal/pediatric experience preferred)
- Willingness to work nights and rotating weekends as required by the schedule
Education
- Completion of an accredited Respiratory Therapy program (Associate's degree or equivalent preferred)
Knowledge & Skills
- Neonatal and pediatric respiratory care and ventilator management
- Mechanical ventilation expertise including HFOV and high-flow systems
- Skilled in intubation, extubation and airway management
- Proficient in blood gas collection and interpretation
- Familiarity with Cerner EMR for accurate documentation
- Experience with Draeger infant/peds vents, Hamilton T1/C1, Newport HT70, Vapotherm and Infant Flow SiPAP
- Ability to work effectively in high-acuity NICU/PICU environments and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams
Benefits
- Generous travel support and housing assistance so you can focus on care, not logistics
- Medical, dental & vision coverage to keep you and your family healthy
- Licensure assistance and reimbursement to make credentialing easier
- Paid time off so you can recharge after an intense assignment
- Travel reimbursement and support for a smooth start
- A supportive team that values your expertise and professional growth
- Continuing education support and access to specialty training
- Referral bonus program and recognition for great teamwork
Travel Perks: Explore Asheville, NC
Asheville is a fantastic base for your travel assignment — explore the Biltmore Estate, wander downtown’s vibrant arts and brewery scene, drive scenic stretches of the Blue Ridge Parkway, hike waterfalls and trails in Pisgah National Forest, or take a weekend trip to the Great Smoky Mountains. Plenty of farm-to-table dining, live music, and outdoor adventures are minutes from the hospital — great for post-shift decompression.
Apply Now
Ready to start your next adventure as a Registered Respiratory Therapist - NICU/Pediatrics? Let's get you moving forward!
Send your resume to [email protected] or call us at 408-441-9200 today.
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