Job description
Respiratory Therapist - Neonatal ICU
Location: Savannah, GA
Start Date: 07-20-2026
Contract Type: Travel Contract
Shift Type: Night shift, 7:00 PM - 7:00 AM, 12-hour shifts
Hours per Week: 36
Candidate Pay Rate: $46 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
- Independently admit and manage ventilated patients in the NICU/PICU using Servo-U ventilators
- Set up and manage heliox therapy through both invasive and non-invasive ventilation methods
- Provide expert respiratory care to critically ill neonates and pediatric patients
- Monitor and adjust Bubble CPAP, nitric oxide therapy, and high-frequency ventilation (HFOV/HFJV)
- Collaborate with the multidisciplinary team to develop and implement patient-centered care plans
- Document patient assessments and interventions accurately in Epic
Qualifications
- Active RRT (Registered Respiratory Therapist) credential required
- Current PALS certification required
- Minimum 1 year of recent Neonatal ICU or PICU critical care experience
- Proficiency in ventilator management, heliox therapy, and non-invasive ventilation (BiPAP/CPAP)
- Strong skills in nitric oxide administration and high-frequency ventilation
- EPIC documentation experience preferred
- Must be comfortable working 12-hour night shifts
Knowledge & Skills
- Mechanical ventilation management (Servo-U, Drager VN500)
- Non-invasive ventilation: BiPAP, CPAP, and Bubble CPAP
- High-frequency oscillatory ventilation (HFOV) and high-frequency jet ventilation (HFJV)
- Heliox therapy administration (invasive and non-invasive)
- Nitric oxide therapy
- Epic electronic medical record system
- Critical thinking and rapid decision-making in high-acuity situations
Benefits
- Medical, Dental & Vision coverage
- 401K retirement savings plan
- Housing stipend to help with relocation
- Travel reimbursement for your assignment
- Referral bonus program
- A supportive team that values YOU
Travel Perks: Explore Savannah, GA
Savannah is a beautiful coastal city with the largest National Historic Landmark District in the country. Explore museums like the Telfair Museums and the Georgia State Railroad Museum, stroll through Forsyth Park, or enjoy the historic River Street with its shops and restaurants. Take a day trip to Tybee Island for beaches and outdoor fun, or dive into Savannah's famous haunted history with a ghost tour. Southern charm and unique vibes await!
Apply Now
Ready to start your next adventure as a Respiratory Therapist - Neonatal ICU? 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.