Location: Hilo, HI

Start Date: 01-05-2026

End Date: 04-20-2026

Contract Type: Travel Contract

Shift Type: Three 12-hour day shifts weekly (days vary), 6:30 AM - 7:00 PM Day

Hours per Week: 36

Candidate Pay Rate: $58 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 continuous airway management and expert ventilator support for patients across adult, pediatric and neonatal populations
• Manage mechanical and non-invasive ventilation (including PB 980, PB 840, V60 and transport vents) to optimize respiratory outcomes
• Perform thorough patient assessments and deliver timely interventions to improve breathing and stability
• Collaborate with physicians and multidisciplinary teams to develop and adjust respiratory care plans
• Deliver high-quality CPR and emergency airway management when needed
• Safely manage patient transports using Para Pac Transport Vent and maintain accurate documentation
• Use Pyxis medication management and computerized charting to ensure safe, compliant medication and record keeping
• Adhere to infection control policies and facility requirements (including flu vaccination or approved exemption)

Qualifications

• Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) required
• State of Hawaii respiratory therapist license required by start (candidates may apply prior to start; current HI license preferred)
• BLS and ACLS required; PALS and NRP preferred
• Minimum 2 years of respiratory therapy experience caring for adult, pediatric and neonatal patients
• Comfortable working 12-hour day shifts and participating in transport and high-acuity care
• Proof of flu vaccination or facility-approved medical/religious exemption required prior to start

Knowledge & Skills

• Ventilator management and mechanical ventilation expertise
• Non-invasive ventilation and airway management skills
• Experience with PB 980, PB 840, V60 and Para Pac Transport Vent
• Proficiency with Pyxis medication systems and computerized charting
• Strong patient assessment skills across adult, pediatric and neonatal populations
• CPR competency and emergency response experience
• Clear communicator who works well with physicians and interdisciplinary teams
• Detail-oriented with solid documentation and medication administration practices

Benefits

• Generous housing stipend or housing assistance to make island living easier
• Travel reimbursement to help cover your trip to Hilo
• Licensure assistance and reimbursement — support for obtaining your Hawaii RT license
• Medical, Dental & Vision coverage options to keep you healthy
• Paid Time Off to recharge after your shifts
• Continuing education support and access to professional development
• Life insurance and basic protection benefits
• A supportive team that values you and your clinical skills

Travel Perks: Explore Hilo, HI

Hilo is a beautiful basecamp for adventure. Explore Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park, walk through lush gardens like Liliuokalani Gardens, chase waterfalls at Akaka and Rainbow Falls, and enjoy the vibrant Hilo Farmers Market. Beach days, snorkeling, local coffee farms and stargazing excursions to Mauna Kea are all within reach on your days off. The island vibe, local cuisine and outdoor playground make this a memorable travel assignment.

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