Job description
Respiratory Therapist - NICU/PICU
Location: Savannah, Georgia
Start Date: 05-11-2026
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
- Provide advanced respiratory care to critically ill neonates and pediatric patients in the NICU/PICU
- Independently admit and manage ventilator-dependent patients using the Servo-U ventilator
- Set up and manage heliox therapy through invasive and non-invasive measures
- Administer and monitor non-invasive ventilation including BiPAP and CPAP
- Support neonatal care with Bubble CPAP, nitric oxide, and high-frequency ventilation
- Document patient care in Epic and collaborate closely with the interdisciplinary care team
Qualifications
- 1+ years of Neonatal ICU or PICU critical care experience
- Active RRT credential
- PALS certification required
- Experience with ventilator management and advanced respiratory therapies
- Comfortable working 12-hour night shifts in a fast-paced setting
Knowledge & Skills
- Servo-U and Drager VN500 ventilators
- Bubble CPAP, BiPAP, and CPAP
- Heliox therapy (invasive and non-invasive)
- Nitric oxide and high-frequency ventilation (HFOV, HFJV)
- Vaportherm and advanced airway management
- Epic documentation system
Benefits
- Generous housing stipend
- Medical, Dental & Vision coverage
- 401K retirement savings plan
- Paid Time Off to recharge
- Travel reimbursement
- A supportive team that values YOU
Travel Perks: Explore Savannah, Georgia
When you're not saving lives, soak up Savannah's Southern charm. Explore the largest National Historic Landmark District in the country, visit the Telfair Museums or Georgia State Railroad Museum, and enjoy coastal vibes on nearby Tybee Island. With parks, riverfront walks, and incredible food, this assignment offers plenty of adventure.
Apply Now
Ready to start your next adventure as a Respiratory Therapist - NICU/PICU? 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.