Location: Phoenix, AZ

Start Date: 01-12-2026

End Date: 04-13-2026

Shift Type: Rotating 12-hour shifts (primarily nights): 6:00 PM - 6:30 AM, 3 shifts per week; schedule includes nights, weekends (every other weekend or ~4 weekends/month) and holiday rotation. Day shifts on rotation: 6:00 AM - 6:30 PM.

Hours per Week: 36

Candidate Pay Rate: $50 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

• Manage mechanical ventilation and all ventilators on the unit, including Servo I, jets, and oscillators
• Provide noninvasive support such as BiPAP V60 and CPAP and adjust settings as needed
• Assist with bronchoscopies and serve as the respiratory lead during procedures
• Perform and interpret arterial blood gases (ABGs) and act on results promptly
• Respond with the Lead to Clinical Response Team calls and support emergent needs
• Document patient care accurately in Cerner and ensure continuity of care
• Deliver high-acuity critical care in ICU-level settings and mentor peers when on shift
• Prioritize patient safety and teamwork while maintaining time management and communication standards

Qualifications

• Arizona Respiratory Therapist license in hand (MUST have AZ RT license)
• Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credential via NBRC required
• Minimum 2 years of strong ICU experience (3 years preferred per posting)
• BLS required; ACLS preferred; NRP required for roles covering NICU patients
• Proficiency with ventilators: Servo I, jets, oscillators; experience with BiPAP V60 and CPAP
• Experience assisting with bronchoscopies and performing ABG analysis
• Cerner charting experience
• Ability to work high-acuity caseloads, strong time management, teamwork, and communication skills

Education

• Associate degree in Respiratory Therapy or related field preferred
• RRT credential via NBRC required

Knowledge & Skills

• Ventilator management and advanced respiratory modalities
• ABG analysis and quick clinical decision making
• Bronchoscopy assistance and procedure support
• Critical care and ICU workflows
• Electronic health record documentation in Cerner
• Strong communication, teamwork, and prioritization under pressure
• Basic life support procedures and emergency response coordination

Benefits

• Competitive pay with overtime and holiday premiums
• Guaranteed 36 hours per week for steady scheduling
• Medical, dental, and vision options to keep you healthy
• 401(k) retirement savings to help you plan ahead
• Paid time off to recharge between high-acuity assignments
• Licensure assistance and reimbursement to support your credentials
• Referral bonus program—bring a great teammate and get rewarded
• Supportive team environment with clinical leadership on every shift
• Orientation and precepting to help you hit the ground running

Travel Perks: Explore Phoenix, AZ

Explore Phoenix between shifts: hike Camelback Mountain or Papago Park for sunrise views, stroll the Desert Botanical Garden, enjoy the art and food scene in Roosevelt Row and Old Town Scottsdale, catch a Suns or Cardinals game depending on the season, or take a weekend trip to Sedona or the Grand Canyon for unforgettable desert scenery. Plenty of local coffee shops, museums, and outdoor trails to recharge on your days off.

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