Registered Respiratory Therapist
Location: Lewistown, MT
Start Date: 12-22-2025
End Date: 03-23-2026
Contract Type: Travel Contract
Shift Type: Rotating 12-hour shifts (three 12-hour shifts per week), includes weekends & holidays; day and night rotations with on-call coverage required
Hours per Week: 36
Candidate Pay Rate: $67 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 high-quality respiratory care across Acute Care, OB, ER and other areas of the facility
- Perform focused patient assessments and communicate relevant condition updates to physicians
- Interpret ECGs and identify life-threatening arrhythmias promptly
- Perform intubation procedures safely and effectively when indicated
- Apply ACLS, Pediatric and Neonatal life support protocols during emergencies
- Follow AARC Clinical Practice Guidelines for safe, evidence-based respiratory care
- Participate in on-call, weekend and holiday coverage to ensure continuous patient care
Qualifications
- Current Montana Respiratory Care Practitioner License required
- Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credential required
- Active ACLS certification required
- Neonatal Advanced Life Support (NALS) certification required
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification required
- Proven ability to perform intubation and interpret ECGs
- Comfortable providing care across Acute Care, OB and ER settings
- Willingness to work rotating shifts, weekends, holidays and on-call
Knowledge & Skills
- Respiratory care principles and patient assessment skills
- Airway management including intubation
- ECG interpretation and rhythm recognition
- ACLS, PALS and Neonatal life support protocols
- Familiarity with AARC Clinical Practice Guidelines
- Ability to triage and prioritize in acute and emergency settings
- Strong communication and interdisciplinary collaboration skills
Benefits
- Generous housing stipend to make your travel stay comfortable
- Travel reimbursement to cover your trip to Lewistown
- Medical, Dental & Vision coverage options
- Licensure assistance and reimbursement to keep credentials current
- Paid Time Off to recharge between assignments
- Competitive travel pay and timely pay processing
- Referral bonus program for bringing great teammates onboard
- A supportive clinical team that values your skills and growth
Travel Perks: Explore Lewistown, MT
Lewistown is a gateway to Central Montana outdoor life. Off shift you can explore the scenic Big Snowy Mountains and nearby Little Belt country for hiking, hunting and snowmobiling in season. Enjoy local fishing and bird watching, scenic drives through wide open prairie, and a charming historic downtown with museums and cafes to unwind. Weekend trips for more urban amenities are easy to plan if you want a day away from the hills.
Apply Now
Ready to start your next adventure as a Registered 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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