Location: Lowville, NY

Start Date: 01-20-2026

End Date: 04-21-2026

Contract Type: Travel Contract

Shift Type: Night shifts, 12-hour shifts (exact start/end times not specified) - Night

Hours per Week: 36

Candidate Pay Rate: $58 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

• Provide high-quality respiratory care to adult and pediatric patients with compassion and clinical excellence
• Manage and troubleshoot ventilators and advanced respiratory equipment to maintain patient stability
• Perform and interpret arterial blood gases, aerosol therapy, suctioning, and airway management
• Collaborate with nurses, physicians, and multidisciplinary teams to develop and adjust care plans
• Educate patients and families on respiratory disease management and home care strategies
• Document assessments, interventions, and patient responses accurately and promptly
• Respond to codes and rapid responses as a respiratory care expert when needed

Qualifications

• Active NY State Respiratory Therapist license or eligible to obtain state licensure
• CRT or RRT credential preferred
• Current BLS required; ACLS and PALS preferred or willing to obtain
• Clinical experience in acute care settings (ICU, med/surg, ED preferred)
• Comfort working independently on night shift with strong clinical judgment
• Clear background checks and up-to-date immunizations as required by facility

Education

• Associate degree in Respiratory Therapy (or equivalent). Bachelor's degree in Respiratory Care or related field is a plus.

Knowledge & Skills

• Strong ventilator management and weaning skills
• Proficiency with arterial blood gas sampling and interpretation
• Skilled in airway management including intubation support and suctioning
• Ability to operate and maintain respiratory therapy equipment safely
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills for night-shift collaboration
• Critical thinking and quick decision-making in high-acuity situations

Benefits

• Generous travel assignment support and a dedicated team to help you settle in quickly
• Medical, Dental & Vision coverage options to keep you and your family healthy
• Licensure assistance and reimbursement to make state paperwork painless
• Paid time off so you can actually recharge between shifts
• Travel reimbursement and housing assistance for contract caregivers
• A supportive team that values YOU — mentorship, teamwork, and respect
• Access to continuing education and professional development opportunities
• Referral bonus program to reward you for bringing great people on board

Travel Perks: Explore Lowville, NY

Explore the charm of rural upstate New York while on assignment. Lowville sits amid scenic countryside with easy access to Tug Hill’s snowmobiling and winter sports, tranquil fishing and kayaking on nearby rivers and lakes, and peaceful hiking in the foothills of the Adirondacks. Enjoy local small-town events, farmers’ markets, and famous regional treats like visits to the local cheese producers. Weekend trips to Syracuse or the Adirondack Park are doable for a change of pace.

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