Location: Hartford, CT

Start Date: 05-01-2026

End Date: 05-04-2026

Contract Type: Travel Contract

Shift Type: Rotating 12-hour shifts (day and night), typical shift windows 7:00 AM - 7:00 PM or 7:00 PM - 7:00 AM; schedule is typically three 12-hour shifts per week (36 hours/week) with every other weekend coverage

Hours per Week: 36

Candidate Pay Rate: $61 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 high-quality respiratory care and airway management to patients across acuity levels
• Operate and manage ventilators and respiratory equipment safely and effectively
• Perform patient assessment, monitor respiratory status, and adjust therapy as indicated
• Deliver emergency respiratory interventions when needed and respond to codes
• Document care accurately and communicate changes to the interdisciplinary care team
• Participate in Trinity-specific competency testing and skills checklists to ensure top-tier clinical performance
• Maintain infection control standards, complete fit testing, and comply with required health screenings

Qualifications

• CRT or RRT required (one of these credentials must be held)
• BLS required and ACLS required
• Current Respiratory Therapy license/certification with verification (per state requirements)
• Ability to complete Trinity Specialty Specific Competency Testing and Trinity Skills Checklist
• Must meet facility health requirements: fit test, Tdap, COVID-19 vaccine, MMR, Hepatitis B, influenza vaccine, varicella, 2-step PPD or IGRA, physical/health statement, and drug screen

Knowledge & Skills

• Strong foundation in respiratory therapy practices and pulmonary care
• Proficiency with ventilator management and airway support
• Familiarity with BLS and ACLS protocols
• Comfort with competency testing processes and skills validation
• Understanding of infection prevention, fit testing, and occupational health requirements

Benefits

• Generous housing stipend to make your travel assignment comfortable
• Travel reimbursement so getting here is hassle-free
• Medical, Dental & Vision coverage to keep you and your family healthy
• Licensure assistance & reimbursement to help you stay current
• Paid time off to recharge between assignments
• 401K retirement savings plan to help you plan ahead
• Referral bonus program — share the opportunity, earn rewards
• A supportive team that values your expertise and growth

Travel Perks: Explore Hartford, CT

Hartford is a compact city with cultural charm and easy weekend getaway options. Explore the Mark Twain House & Museum, browse the Wadsworth Atheneum art collection, stroll Elizabeth Park and its famous rose garden, or catch a hands-on exhibit at the Connecticut Science Center. Enjoy local dining and breweries downtown, relax in Bushnell Park, or take quick drives to nature at Talcott Mountain State Park. For weekend escapes, Boston and New York City are within a couple of hours, making Hartford a great hub for work and weekend adventures.

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