Location: Phoenix, AZ

Start Date: 01-26-2026

End Date: 04-27-2026

Shift Type: Rotating 12-hour shifts: 6:00 AM - 6:30 PM (Day) and 6:00 PM - 6:30 AM (Night); typically 3 shifts per week (36 hours/week), every other weekend or 4 weekend shifts per month, holiday rotation. Schedule varies by assignment (day and night coverage required).

Hours per Week: 36

Candidate Pay Rate: $50 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

• Deliver high-quality respiratory care to adult (and NICU when assigned) patients, making a measurable impact on patient outcomes
• Assist physicians with bronchoscopies and procedural support at the bedside
• Manage and operate ventilators including Servo I, Jets, and Oscillators with confidence
• Perform and interpret ABGs and own arterial blood gas responsibilities for your patients
• Run noninvasive ventilation modalities such as BiPAP V60 and CPAP
• Lead on-duty as assigned and respond with the Clinical Response Team during rapid events
• Document thoroughly and accurately using Cerner to support continuity of care
• Maintain high throughput (approximately 35–40 procedures/RVUs per day) while prioritizing patient safety and teamwork

Qualifications

• AZ RT license in hand (this is mandatory)
• Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) via NBRC required
• Minimum 2 years of strong ICU respiratory experience required; NICU experience preferred for combined roles
• BLS required; NRP required for NICU assignments; ACLS preferred
• Proven competency with ventilator management and ability to assist with bronchoscopies
• Cerner charting experience preferred
• Demonstrated time management, communication, and teamwork skills in high-acuity settings
• Willingness to work rotating 12-hour shifts, weekends, and holiday rotation

Education

• Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) via NBRC required
• AZ Respiratory Therapist license required
• Associate degree or diploma in Respiratory Therapy preferred (program completion consistent with RRT credentialing)

Knowledge & Skills

• Ventilator management and troubleshooting (Servo I, Jets, Oscillators)
• Arterial blood gas (ABG) analysis and interpretation
• Bronchoscopy assistance and procedural support
• Noninvasive ventilation: BiPAP V60 and CPAP
• Electronic charting with Cerner
• Strong critical thinking and rapid decision-making in high-acuity settings
• Excellent communication, time management, and team leadership skills

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental & vision coverage to keep you healthy and focused
• Generous paid time off so you can recharge between high-impact weeks
• Licensure assistance and reimbursement to support your professional credentials
• Referral bonus program — help a friend and earn rewards
• Supportive team environment with strong clinical leadership on every shift
• Continuing education support and orientation to get you productive quickly
• Flexible scheduling options that respect work-life balance
• Travel reimbursement and housing assistance options for contract teammates

Travel Perks: Explore Phoenix, AZ

Explore Phoenix’s outdoor playground between shifts: hike iconic Camelback Mountain or Papago Park, wander the Desert Botanical Garden, and enjoy art and culture at the Phoenix Art Museum or Heard Museum. Nearby Old Town Scottsdale offers dining and nightlife, Tempe Town Lake is great for casual weekends, and quick weekend road trips to Sedona or the Grand Canyon are perfect for recharging. Mild winter weather makes outdoor adventures easy for travel clinicians.

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