Location: Columbia, MO

Start Date: 01-19-2026

End Date: 04-20-2026

Contract Type: Travel Contract

Shift Type: 3 nights per week (specific days vary), 6:30 PM - 7:00 AM NOC

Hours per Week: 36

Candidate Pay Rate: $53 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 ventilator settings for critically ill patients with precision
• Provide expert ventilator management across adult critical care, ICU, ER and NICU settings
• Deliver noninvasive ventilation therapies and monitor patient response
• Perform arterial puncture and other respiratory procedures safely and competently
• Administer and monitor inhaled therapies such as inhaled nitric oxide, heliox and surfactants where applicable
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to develop and adjust respiratory care plans
• Document patient assessments, interventions and outcomes accurately and promptly
• Support neonatal, infant and adult patients with compassionate, evidence-based respiratory care

Qualifications

• CRT acceptable — Certified Respiratory Therapist credential welcomed
• Mechanical ventilation and critical care experience required
• NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program) required if you have NICU experience
• Experience with noninvasive ventilation and arterial puncture
• Comfortable working nights and in high-acuity settings (ICU, ER, NICU, floor therapy)
• Familiarity with inhaled therapies and respiratory medications (LABA, LAMA, SABA, ICS, surfactant) preferred

Knowledge & Skills

• Strong knowledge of mechanical ventilation and ventilator management
• Hands-on experience with Drager v500, vn500, Evita XL, Carina, Philips V60 and V30
• Skill with noninvasive ventilation modalities and airway management
• Understanding of respiratory pharmacology and inhaled therapies
• Ability to perform arterial puncture and interpret blood gases
• Comfort working across the lifespan: neonates, infants, adults and geriatrics

Benefits

• Generous housing stipend to make your travel stay comfy
• Medical, Dental & Vision coverage to keep you healthy
• Licensure assistance & reimbursement to simplify paperwork
• Travel reimbursement to cover your journey to Columbia
• Paid time off so you can recharge between shifts
• A supportive team that values your critical role in patient care
• Professional development opportunities and skills growth
• Referral bonus program — bring a colleague and be rewarded

Travel Perks: Explore Columbia, MO

Columbia, MO is a lively college town (University of Missouri/Mizzou) with a friendly food and live-music scene, local breweries, and a vibrant downtown with unique shops and eateries. Outdoor fans will enjoy nearby Rock Bridge Memorial State Park and Stephens Lake for hiking and relaxing, plus easy weekend escapes to the Katy Trail and Lake of the Ozarks for longer adventures. Enjoy community events, farmers markets, and college sports when you’re off shift.

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