Location: Inglewood, CA

Start Date: 01-28-2025

End Date: 01-28-2026

Contract Type: Travel Contract

Shift Type: Rotating 12-hour shifts (day/night), per diem coverage including weekends. Typical windows commonly used for 12-hour rotations: 7:00 AM - 7:00 PM and 7:00 PM - 7:00 AM; exact start/end times vary by assignment

Hours per Week: 36

Candidate Pay Rate: $46 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

• Assess respiratory status and deliver compassionate, evidence-based care to patients across acuity levels
• Manage and troubleshoot mechanical ventilation and non-invasive support with confidence
• Administer respiratory therapies and medications according to protocols
• Perform arterial blood gas sampling and interpret results to guide care
• Collaborate with the multidisciplinary team to develop and implement patient-focused care plans
• Document assessments, treatments and patient responses clearly and timely in the medical record
• Maintain and perform safety checks on respiratory equipment and supplies
• Complete required competency exams and specialty skills checklists to maintain clinical excellence

Qualifications

• Active Respiratory Therapist license or certification (state licensure required)
• Current BLS and ACLS certifications
• DCI/BVP credentialing as required by facility
• Experience on 12-hour shifts and comfort working rotating day/night schedules
• Ability to pass License/Certificate Verification and required credentialing checks
• Up-to-date immunizations and screenings: COVID-19 vaccine, MMR, TB testing/clearance, Hepatitis B, Influenza, Varicella, Tdap, and a minimum 10-panel drug screen
• Successful completion of facility competency testing (Prime Core Competencies, Prime Skills Checklist, Prime Specialty Exam)

Education

• Associate degree or diploma in Respiratory Therapy or completion of an accredited Respiratory Therapy program (preferred)

Knowledge & Skills

• Strong ventilator management and troubleshooting skills
• Proficient with respiratory assessment, airway management, and oxygen therapy
• Ability to interpret ABGs and titrate respiratory support
• Familiarity with infection control practices and equipment sterilization
• Clear clinical documentation and communication with interdisciplinary teams
• Adaptability in fast-paced, rotating-shift environments

Benefits

• Flexible per diem scheduling so you can pick up shifts that fit your life
• Supportive team environment that values your expertise and growth
• Licensure assistance & reimbursement to help keep your credentials current
• Paid onboarding and competency validation so you’re set up for success
• Opportunities for long-term assignments and repeat placements for continuity
• Referral bonus program to reward you for bringing great teammates
• Travel assistance and local housing guidance for out-of-area clinicians
• Access to continuing education resources and specialty skills training

Travel Perks: Explore Inglewood, CA

This travel assignment places you in Inglewood, in the heart of Southern California. Explore SoFi Stadium and The Forum for concerts and sports; enjoy nearby beaches like Manhattan and Hermosa Beach on your days off; take a short drive to Santa Monica Pier, Venice Boardwalk, or the Getty Center for culture and views. LAX is close for easy travel, and downtown Los Angeles offers museums, dining, and nightlife. Weekend getaways to Catalina Island, Palm Springs or the Malibu coast are all within reach—plenty to do whether you want beach days or city adventures.

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