Location: Austin, TX

Start Date: 12-26-2025

End Date: 03-27-2026

Contract Type: Travel Contract

Shift Type: Rotating nights, 7:00 PM - 7:00 AM (Night shift; schedule may include weekends)

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

• Manage ventilators and perform ventilator assessments to optimize patient breathing support
• Administer oxygen therapy and nebulizer treatments safely and effectively
• Perform respiratory assessments and monitor patient response, adjusting care as needed
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary team members to develop and implement patient care plans
• Respond to emergencies using ACLS/BLS protocols when applicable
• Maintain and troubleshoot respiratory equipment and document care accurately in the chart
• Educate patients and families on respiratory care plans and equipment use

Qualifications

• Current RRT credential (required)
• ACLS and BLS certifications (required)
• Minimum 1 year of clinical respiratory therapy experience (as stated)
• NRP and PALS certifications are a plus for pediatric roles
• Experience in ICU, NICU or PICU settings is preferred but not mandatory

Knowledge & Skills

• Strong ventilator management skills and familiarity with common ventilator modes
• Skilled in nebulizers and oxygen therapy delivery
• Ability to perform focused respiratory assessments and interpret monitoring data
• Experience working in acute care/hospital respiratory units
• Comfortable following unit guidelines and documenting care in an electronic medical record

Benefits

• Generous housing stipend and travel support to help you settle in quickly
• Comprehensive medical, dental & vision coverage to keep you and your family healthy
• Licensure assistance and reimbursement to make credentialing easier
• Paid time off so you can recharge between assignments
• Professional development support — continuing education & training opportunities
• A supportive team that values your expertise and celebrates great care
• Referral bonus program to reward you for recommending talented colleagues
• Access to employee resources and wellness programs

Travel Perks: Explore Austin, TX

Welcome to Austin! When you’re off shift, explore Zilker Park and take a stroll or paddle on Lady Bird Lake, cool off at Barton Springs Pool, and catch live music on Sixth Street or along the countless local venues. Foodies will love the food truck scene and legendary BBQ spots. Enjoy scenic drives into the Texas Hill Country, kayaking on the Colorado River, or watching the famous Congress Avenue bats at dusk. Museums, breweries, and easy weekend trips to nearby towns make this a lively place to live and work during your assignment.

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