Job description
Respiratory Therapist
Location: Hartford, CT
Start Date: 07-27-2026
End Date: 10-25-2026
Contract Type: Travel Contract
Shift Type: Night shift, 7:00 PM - 7:30 AM, including every other weekend
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 respiratory care to patients in acute care settings
- Perform diagnostic tests and administer respiratory treatments
- Monitor and manage ventilators and other respiratory equipment
- Collaborate with healthcare team to optimize patient outcomes
- Educate patients and families on respiratory health and equipment use
Qualifications
- Valid state license as a Respiratory Therapist
- BLS certification required
- NRP certification preferred
- Minimum 1 year of recent acute care experience
Knowledge & Skills
- Strong assessment and critical thinking skills
- Proficiency in ventilator management and airway care
- Excellent communication and teamwork abilities
- Ability to work 12-hour night shifts and every other weekend
Benefits
- Generous weekly pay package (taxable and non-taxable)
- Housing stipend
- Travel reimbursement
- Medical, dental, vision insurance
- 401(k) retirement plan
- Referral bonus program
Travel Perks: Explore Hartford, CT
Explore Hartford's vibrant arts scene at the Wadsworth Atheneum, tour the historic Mark Twain House, and enjoy local dining in the West End. Nearby hiking and parks offer outdoor relaxation on days off.
Apply Now
Ready to start your next adventure as a Respiratory Therapist? 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.