Location: Waimea, HI

Start Date: 01-05-2026

End Date: 04-06-2026

Contract Type: Travel Contract

Shift Type: Rotating shifts including evenings, weekends and holidays (may include day, evening and night shifts as needed)

Candidate Pay Rate: $81 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

• Initiate, monitor and manage mechanical ventilation and life support systems per physician orders
• Perform emergency airway management including endotracheal intubation and secure airway devices
• Obtain arterial blood gases and perform arterial punctures, interpret results and adjust ventilator settings
• Participate on the resuscitation team and provide manual ventilation during emergencies and transfers
• Assess patients across the lifespan, including neonatal and pediatric populations, and recommend treatment plans
• Conduct pulmonary function testing and operate pulse oximetry monitoring with accurate documentation
• Lead ventilator weaning protocols in consultation with physicians and provide continuous airway maintenance
• Deliver chest physiotherapy, postural drainage and other therapeutic interventions with compassionate patient education
• Provide outpatient and in-home instruction on aerosol therapy, breathing exercises and oxygen conservation
• Perform equipment care, basic maintenance, cleaning and cold sterilization of respiratory devices
• Assist with polysomnography procedures and EEG electrode placement as required for diagnostic support
• Adhere to infection control policies, maintain confidentiality and keep clinical areas safe and well-stocked

Qualifications

• Valid Hawaii Respiratory Therapist License required
• Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) or Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRTT) recognized by the National Board of Respiratory Care preferred
• Current CPR certification
• Proven competence with mechanical ventilation, ventilator management and ventilator weaning
• Comfortable performing arterial puncture and ABG analysis
• Experience caring for neonatal, pediatric and critically ill patients is highly valued
• Ability to work independently, communicate clearly with physicians and provide patient education
• Flexibility to work varied shifts including evenings, weekends and holidays

Education

• Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) or Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRTT) credential (preferred)
• Valid Hawaii Respiratory Therapist License (required)

Knowledge & Skills

• Strong knowledge of mechanical ventilation modes (IMV, CPAP, BiPAP, PEEP) and ventilator settings
• Proficient in arterial blood gas interpretation and making appropriate clinical adjustments
• Skilled in pulmonary function testing and pulse oximetry interpretation
• Competence in airway management including endotracheal and tracheostomy care
• Patient education skills for disease management, breathing techniques and home instruction
• Familiarity with cardiopulmonary rehabilitation principles and equipment maintenance
• Ability to perform EEG electrode placement and participate in sleep study procedures

Benefits

• Helpful housing resources and guidance so you can research local options before you arrive
• Supportive team that values your clinical judgment and growth
• Licensure assistance and reimbursement guidance for required Hawaii RT credentials
• Opportunities for continuing education and hands-on skill building
• Professional onboarding and access to experienced mentors
• Paid time off and flexible scheduling conversations for contract clinicians
• Assistance with travel logistics and local orientation
• A workplace that prioritizes safety, infection control and patient-centered care

Travel Perks: Explore Waimea, HI

Explore beautiful Kauai while on assignment. Waimea is your gateway to Waimea Canyon, often called the Grand Canyon of the Pacific, and nearby Koke'e State Park with hiking and scenic overlooks. Enjoy beaches, snorkeling, local farmers markets, waterfall hikes, and charming small towns for weekend getaways. Local culture, fresh island cuisine and outdoor adventures make off-duty time a real recharge.

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