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Respiratory Therapist - Days
Location: Columbia, Missouri
Start Date: 07-13-2026
Contract Type: Travel Contract
Shift Type: Days, 6:30 AM - 7:00 PM, 36 hours per week (schedule may vary)
Hours per Week: 36
Candidate Pay Rate: $53 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 advanced respiratory care in ICU, NICU, ER, and floor therapy settings
- Manage mechanical ventilation and noninvasive ventilation for patients of all ages
- Administer inhaled medications and nitric oxide therapy
- Perform arterial punctures and blood gas analysis
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary team to optimize patient outcomes
- Participate in code blue and rapid response situations
Qualifications
- At least 2 years of respiratory therapy experience
- Active Missouri Respiratory Therapist license
- BLS, RRT, and CRT certifications required
- NICU experience preferred but not required (NRP required if applicable)
- Ability to work 36 hours per week including holidays
Knowledge & Skills
- Expert knowledge of mechanical ventilation and critical care
- Proficient in inhaled medications, heliox, and nitric oxide
- Skilled in arterial puncture and noninvasive ventilation
- Experience with Drager v500, VN500, Evita XL, Philips V60, V30
- Strong communication and teamwork abilities
Benefits
- Housing stipend to help with your living expenses
- Medical, Dental & Vision insurance from day one
- 401(k) retirement savings plan with company match
- Paid time off to recharge and explore
- Travel reimbursement to get you here and back
- Licensure reimbursement and assistance
- Referral bonus program - earn extra cash
Travel Perks: Explore Columbia, Missouri
Explore the vibrant downtown Columbia with local restaurants, shops, and live music. Visit the University of Missouri campus, hike the trails at Rock Bridge Memorial State Park, or enjoy the arts at the Missouri Theatre. Weekend trips to the Lake of the Ozarks or Kansas City are just a short drive away.
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Ready to start your next adventure as a Respiratory Therapist - Days? Let's get you moving forward!
Send your resume to [email protected] or call us at 408-441-9200 today.
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