Location: Fort Pierce, FL

Start Date: 09-22-2025

End Date: 12-22-2025

Contract Type: Travel Contract

Shift Type: Night shift, 7:00 PM - 7:00 AM (12-hour NOC). Specific days not specified in posting; schedule follows unit staffing needs

Hours per Week: 36

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 and evaluations for patients with respiratory insufficiency, asthma, pneumonia, and emphysema
• Manage mechanical ventilation settings and perform ventilator weaning, ensuring patient safety and optimal outcomes
• Interpret arterial blood gases and adjust treatment plans accordingly
• Deliver non-invasive ventilation support including CPAP and BiPAP when indicated
• Perform and document respiratory procedures such as nebulization, CPT, and airway management in the EMR
• Collaborate closely with physicians, nurses, and multidisciplinary team members to develop and execute patient-focused care plans
• Participate in unit initiatives and quality improvement efforts to enhance respiratory care services

Qualifications

• Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credential required
• Current BLS, ACLS, and NRP certifications required
• Minimum 2 years of recent acute care hospital RRT experience
• Experience with Meditech EMR is preferred by the director
• Trauma experience is a plus and will be considered favorably
• Comfortable working independently and as part of a close-knit, fast-paced critical care team

Knowledge & Skills

• Mechanical ventilation management and ventilator familiarity
• Experience with Servo I, Hamilton ventilators, V60, and Astral devices
• CPAP and BiPAP setup and monitoring
• ABG interpretation and respiratory assessment
• CPT and airway clearance techniques
• Meditech EMR proficiency

Benefits

• Generous travel support for a comfortable assignment stay
• Medical, Dental & Vision coverage options
• 401K retirement savings plan
• Life Insurance to protect what matters
• Paid Time Off to recharge between assignments
• Travel reimbursement and relocation assistance for the assignment
• Licensure assistance and reimbursement to keep your credentials current
• Referral bonus program and a supportive team that values YOU

Travel Perks: Explore Fort Pierce, FL

Enjoy the coastal charm of Fort Pierce during your 13-week travel assignment. Explore Fort Pierce Inlet State Park and Jetty Park for beach walks, surf, and sunset views. Visit the UDT Navy SEAL Museum for local history, stroll the Riverwalk and downtown farmers market, or take short weekend trips to nearby Vero Beach and Hutchinson Island for dining, arts, and nature. The Indian River Lagoon offers boating, fishing, and wildlife viewing for a perfect off-shift escape.

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