Location: Asheville, NC

Start Date: 04-27-2026

End Date: 07-27-2026

Contract Type: Travel Contract

Shift Type: Rotating nights, 6:30 PM - 7:00 AM, varying weekends (at least 4 weekend shifts per 6-week schedule)

Hours per Week: 36

Candidate Pay Rate: $60 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 across critical care and neonatal/pediatric service lines
• Manage and troubleshoot mechanical ventilation and noninvasive devices to optimize patient outcomes
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to develop and implement patient-centered respiratory plans
• Document assessments and interventions accurately in Cerner EMR
• Respond quickly and effectively to respiratory emergencies and code situations
• Operate and maintain ventilators and high flow oxygen devices, ensuring equipment readiness
• Support unit guidelines and float across critical care units as needed

Qualifications

• North Carolina Respiratory License (required)
• Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credential (required)
• BLS, ACLS, and PALS certifications (required)
• Minimum 2+ years of clinical respiratory therapy experience (critical care and/or neonatal/peds experience preferred)
• NRP is a plus
• Comfortable using Cerner EMR and hospital respiratory equipment

Knowledge & Skills

• Mechanical ventilation management including adult and neonatal/pediatric vents
• Experience with GE R860, Draeger Infant/Peds vents, Newport HT70, V60, Vapotherm, and Comfort Flow
• Strong critical care assessment and ventilator troubleshooting skills
• Neonatal and pediatric respiratory care knowledge
• Proficient documentation in Cerner EMR and effective interprofessional communication

Benefits

• Generous housing stipend and travel reimbursement to make your move easy
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage to keep you and your family healthy
• Licensure assistance and reimbursement so credentialing is one less thing to worry about
• Paid time off to recharge between assignments
• 401K retirement savings plan and other retirement benefits
• Continuing education support and certifications reimbursement to help your career grow
• A collaborative, supportive team that values your expertise and respects work life balance
• Access to specialized equipment training and precepting opportunities

Travel Perks: Explore Asheville, NC

Asheville is a fantastic base for your travel assignment. Explore the Biltmore Estate right on Biltmore Avenue, drive or hike sections of the scenic Blue Ridge Parkway, wander the River Arts District and its studios, sample award-winning local breweries and farm-to-table restaurants, chase waterfalls in nearby Pisgah National Forest, or take a weekend trip to the Great Smoky Mountains for unforgettable outdoor time. There is no shortage of adventures after your shift ends.

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