Location: Fort Pierce, FL

Start Date: 10-11-2025

End Date: 01-10-2026

Contract Type: Travel Contract

Shift Type: Night shift, 7:00 PM - 7:00 AM (NOC), days of week not specified

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

• Deliver skilled respiratory care and ventilator management for acute care patients
• Perform ABG analysis and adjust therapy based on clinical findings
• Provide noninvasive ventilation support including CPAP and BiPAP
• Administer nebulizer therapy and chest physiotherapy (CPT) as ordered
• Collaborate with physicians and multidisciplinary team members to optimize patient outcomes
• Document treatments and patient responses accurately in the EMR
• Troubleshoot ventilator issues and operate unit equipment safely and effectively

Qualifications

• Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credential required
• BLS and ACLS certifications required
• Minimum 2 years of current acute care hospital RRT experience (required)
• Experience with mechanical ventilation and ventilator management
• Meditech experience preferred by leadership
• Trauma experience preferred
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment

Knowledge & Skills

• Mechanical ventilation and ventilator modes
• ABG interpretation and respiratory assessment
• Noninvasive ventilation: CPAP and BiPAP
• Nebulizer therapy and CPT techniques
• Familiarity with Servo I, Hamilton, V60 and Astral ventilators
• Electronic medical record experience with Meditech
• Strong critical thinking, collaboration, and patient-focused care

Benefits

• Generous travel support and reimbursement to make relocation easy
• Medical, Dental & Vision coverage to keep you and your family healthy
• Licensure assistance and reimbursement so paperwork is one less worry
• Paid time off to recharge after those meaningful shifts
• Access to continuing education and professional development
• A supportive team environment that values collaboration and patient-first care
• 401K retirement plan and voluntary benefits to help you plan ahead
• Referral bonus program and peer recognition opportunities

Travel Perks: Explore Fort Pierce, FL

Lawnwood Regional is in Fort Pierce on Florida's Treasure Coast, so expect plenty of sun and outdoor options on your off days. Explore Fort Pierce Inlet State Park for beaches, surf fishing and scenic views, visit the Navy UDT-SEAL Museum and local maritime history, stroll the vibrant downtown waterfront and farmers market, or enjoy boating and wildlife viewing along the Indian River Lagoon. Short drives open up Vero Beach and Stuart for dining, galleries and more coastline adventures.

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