Location: Fayetteville, NC

Start Date: 04-20-2026

End Date: 07-20-2026

Contract Type: Travel Contract

Shift Type: Night, 3x12-hour shifts, 6:00 PM - 6:00 AM (night); includes every-other-weekend coverage and required holiday coverage

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 high-quality respiratory care for critically ill adults and children in the ICU — ventilator management, airway support, and cardiopulmonary monitoring
• Document patient assessments and interventions accurately in Epic to ensure seamless team communication
• Respond quickly to acute changes in patient condition and participate in emergency airway and resuscitation efforts
• Collaborate with physicians, nurses, and other allied health staff to develop and adjust respiratory care plans
• Float between like units as needed to meet facility staffing requirements while maintaining scope of practice
• Adhere to facility infection control, safety protocols, and observed holiday staffing requirements

Qualifications

• Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credential required
• Active North Carolina respiratory care license required (pending licenses are not accepted)
• Minimum 2 years of clinical respiratory therapy experience (ICU experience strongly preferred)
• Comfortable treating both pediatric and adult ICU patients
• Prior experience charting in Epic is a plus
• Willingness to work nights, every-other-weekend rotation, and holiday coverage
• Ability to float to like units and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams
• Flu vaccine required per facility policy (medical/religious exemptions allowed); COVID-19 vaccine not required

Education

• Associate’s degree in Respiratory Therapy or equivalent (or higher)
• Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credential

Knowledge & Skills

• Mechanical ventilation management and troubleshooting
• Airway management and oxygen therapy expertise
• ABG interpretation and bedside respiratory assessment
• Critical care monitoring and ventilator weaning protocols
• Comfort using Epic for documentation and care coordination
• Strong communication and teamwork skills in a fast-paced ICU/trauma environment

Benefits

• Supportive team environment that values your expertise and work-life balance
• Comprehensive onboarding and Epic charting support so you hit the floor confidently
• Flexible scheduling within the 3x12 night framework — we’ll work to make it manageable
• Licensure assistance and credential support guidance (where applicable)
• Opportunities to work in a Level III Trauma teaching hospital — great for your resume and growth
• Paid time-off and scheduling policies that are clearly defined (including limited RTO allowances)
• Access to employee wellness resources and interdisciplinary collaboration
• Local support for travelers including help navigating facility rules and float expectations

Travel Perks: Explore Fayetteville, NC

This is a travel opportunity in Fayetteville, NC — a lively community with plenty to explore when you’re off-duty. Check out the Airborne & Special Operations Museum to learn about the area’s military history at nearby Fort Liberty. Enjoy the Cape Fear Botanical Garden and the Cape Fear River Trail for scenic walks and outdoor time. Downtown Fayetteville has a charming historic square, local breweries, eateries, and a bustling arts scene. For weekend escapes, Wilmington beaches and the coastal boardwalk are roughly an hour away, and Pinehurst/Southern Pines golf destinations are a short drive for golf lovers. Plenty of local flavor, outdoor options, and culture to keep your downtime interesting.

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