Location: Midland, MI

Start Date: 12-01-2026

End Date: 03-02-2027

Contract Type: Travel Contract

Shift Type: Rotating schedule: Week 1 — Monday, Tuesday, Thursday; Week 2 — Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday. 36-hour guarantee. Specific start/end times not provided in the posting.

Hours per Week: 36

Candidate Pay Rate: $56 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

• Administer respiratory medications and deliver therapies (aerosols, MDI) independently or in consultation with physicians
• Perform therapeutic modalities and cardiopulmonary diagnostic testing to evaluate and treat patients
• Respond immediately to Rapid Responses, arrests and STAT situations, maintaining artificial airways and providing CPR and advanced life support
• Set up, adjust and maintain oxygen therapy according to protocol
• Provide hands-on airway management and ventilator support as needed
• Document patient assessments, treatments and outcomes accurately in the EMR (Epic)
• Collaborate with physicians, nurses and the care team to develop and revise patient care plans
• Contribute to quality improvement and patient safety initiatives in the respiratory therapy department

Qualifications

• Active Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credential through NBRC — required
• Active Michigan license (LARA) — must state Active Michigan/MI License
• Minimum 2+ years of RRT experience — required
• Active ACLS (AHA), BLS (AHA), PALS (AHA) and NRP certifications — required
• Current skills checklist (within 1 year) and two supervisory reference forms completed within the last two years — required
• Previous travel respiratory therapy experience — preferred
• Current documentation of work history and ability to meet facility address requirements (facility will not consider local candidates within 50-mile radius)

Knowledge & Skills

• Strong airway management and ventilator care skills
• Proficient in medication delivery via aerosol and metered-dose inhalers
• Skilled in oxygen therapy setup and management
• Experience with cardiopulmonary diagnostic testing and interpretation
• Comfortable responding to rapid response and code situations with effective CPR and advanced life support
• Familiarity with Epic EMR for documentation and order follow-up
• Excellent communication and teamwork in acute care settings
• Attention to detail and adherence to protocols and safety standards

Benefits

• Generous housing stipend and travel reimbursement to make short-term relocation easy
• Medical, Dental & Vision coverage options to keep you healthy and focused
• 401(k) retirement savings plan to help you plan for the future
• Life insurance and disability coverage for peace of mind
• Paid Time Off to recharge between assignments
• Licensure assistance and reimbursement to keep your credentials current
• Referral bonus program — bring great teammates and get rewarded
• A supportive, multidisciplinary team that values your skills and voice

Travel Perks: Explore Midland, MI

Midland, Michigan sits on a scenic, wooded campus area with plenty to explore on your off days. Enjoy the award-winning Dow Gardens and the Alden B. Dow Home and Studio for architecture and botanical beauty. Get outdoors at the Chippewa Nature Center or stroll the unique three-way bridge known as The Tridge. The Midland Center for the Arts offers live performances and exhibits, and local trails and the Tittabawassee River are great for hiking, biking and kayaking. Weekend trips to nearby Bay City or Saginaw offer additional dining, shopping and waterfront activities.

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