Location: Brevard, NC

Start Date: 12-22-2025

End Date: 03-23-2026

Contract Type: Travel Contract

Shift Type: Rotating 12-hour night shifts, 7:00 PM - 7:30 AM, includes rotating weekends (night-focused schedule)

Hours per Week: 36

Candidate Pay Rate: $42 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 ventilators and provide advanced ventilator support and titration for critically ill patients
• Perform ABG draws and timely analysis to guide clinical decisions
• Respond to Rapid Response calls and Code Blue events; assist with intubations as needed
• Deliver daily respiratory treatments, assessments, and develop patient-focused plans of care
• Document all care accurately and efficiently in Cerner to maintain continuity and compliance
• Collaborate with physicians, nursing, and the care team to optimize patient outcomes
• Operate and troubleshoot unit equipment such as V60 Bipap, GE 860 ventilators, Vapotherm, Comfort Flow, and Aervo devices
• Practice proactive patient care and independent decision making in dynamic critical care situations

Qualifications

• Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credential required
• Current BLS, ACLS, PALS, and NRP certifications required
• Minimum 2 years of recent critical care or ventilator management experience
• Demonstrated ability to perform ABG analysis and advanced airway management including intubation
• Experience with Cerner documentation preferred
• Comfort working independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced critical care environment
• Willingness to work rotating 12-hour shifts including weekends and nights

Education

• Associate degree or diploma in Respiratory Therapy or equivalent; RRT credential required

Knowledge & Skills

• In-depth knowledge of ventilator management and modes, including GE 860 ventilators
• Hands-on experience with V60 Bipap, Vapotherm, Comfort Flow, and Aervo systems
• Strong ABG interpretation and critical thinking skills
• Familiarity with Cerner electronic medical records and accurate clinical documentation
• Ability to respond effectively to Rapid Response and Code Blue situations
• Excellent multitasking, prioritization, and communication skills
• Proactive patient advocacy and collaborative teamwork

Benefits

• Generous housing stipend and travel support so you can focus on the work, not logistics
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage to keep you and your family healthy
• 401k retirement savings plan to help you plan for the future
• Life insurance and disability protection for peace of mind
• Paid time off to rest, recharge, and explore the area
• Licensure assistance and reimbursement to make credentialing easier
• Travel assignment support including onboarding and local coordination
• Referral program and recognition for team contributions
• A supportive team and leadership that values your clinical skills and growth

Travel Perks: Explore Brevard, NC

This is a travel assignment in Brevard, NC, a true outdoor lover's playground. Explore Pisgah National Forest and hundreds of miles of hiking trails, chase waterfalls like Looking Glass Falls and Sliding Rock, and enjoy world-class mountain biking on nearby trails. Catch a concert or summer program at the Brevard Music Center, browse charming downtown shops and cafes, and sample local breweries and farm-to-table restaurants. Weekend escapes to Asheville and the Blue Ridge Parkway are easy and rewarding for sightseeing, arts, and great food.

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