Location: Anchorage, Alaska

Start Date: 08-03-2026

Contract Type: Travel Contract

Shift Type: Night shift, 7:00 PM - 7:00 AM, with weekend and on-call rotation

Hours per Week: 36

Candidate Pay Rate: $67 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 respiratory care to patients across all units, including NICU, ER, and CCU, adapting quickly to diverse clinical needs
• Set up and manage ventilators for neonatal through adult patients, titrating settings to optimize respiratory support
• Administer advanced respiratory therapies such as Nitric Oxide, Flolan, BiPAP, and Bubble CPAP for patients with complex conditions
• Perform EKGs and monitor patient responses, collaborating with the care team to adjust treatment plans as needed
• Float throughout the hospital to deliver skilled respiratory support wherever demand is highest

Qualifications

• You must hold an active CRT or RRT credential to be considered
• Current BLS, ACLS, and NRP certifications are required
• At least 2 years of respiratory therapy experience, ideally with ER/CCU, NICU, and Level 2 exposure
• EKG proficiency is a must-have
• You should enjoy variety and feel comfortable working in different units across the hospital

Knowledge & Skills

• Expertise in ventilator management from neonates to adults
• NICU high-flow nasal cannula and Bubble CPAP
• Nebulized treatments and airway clearance techniques
• Administration of Nitric Oxide and Flolan therapy
• BiPAP setup and monitoring
• EKG acquisition and rhythm interpretation

Benefits

• Housing stipend to make your travel assignment comfortable
• Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage from day one
• Travel reimbursement to get you to Anchorage
• Referral bonus program for bringing friends along
• A dedicated support team that has your back

Travel Perks: Explore Anchorage, Alaska

Anchorage is your gateway to Alaskan adventure! Hike the stunning Flattop Mountain, bike the Tony Knowles Coastal Trail, or spot wildlife at the Alaska Zoo. Take a weekend trip to explore the Kenai Fjords, ride the Alaska Railroad to Seward, or soak in the views of Denali. With endless outdoor recreation and a vibrant local arts scene, your time off will be just as rewarding as your shifts.

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