Respiratory Therapist - RRT
Location: Plano, TX
Start Date: 01-26-2026
End Date: 04-27-2026
Contract Type: Travel Contract
Shift Type: Days not specified, 7:00 PM - 7:00 AM NOC (12-hour night shift)
Hours per Week: 36
Candidate Pay Rate: $39 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 and ventilator management for adult and/or pediatric patients
- Assess, monitor, and document patient respiratory status and response to therapy
- Deliver therapies such as oxygen delivery, aerosol treatments, and airway management
- Troubleshoot ventilator alarms and adjust settings per protocol and provider orders
- Collaborate with physicians, nurses, and multidisciplinary teams to optimize patient outcomes
- Educate patients and families on respiratory care plans and safe home care practices
- Participate in unit-based quality improvement and safety initiatives
Qualifications
- Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credential (required)
- Minimum 1 year of clinical respiratory therapy experience (as listed)
- Active state respiratory care license or ability to obtain licensure in Texas
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required; ACLS or PALS preferred where applicable
- Strong critical thinking skills and comfort working on 12-hour night shifts
Education
- Associate degree in Respiratory Therapy or completion of an accredited respiratory care program (preferred)
Knowledge & Skills
- Proficiency with ventilator management and respiratory equipment
- Knowledge of arterial blood gas interpretation and oxygen therapy
- Airway management skills including suctioning and adjunct use
- Ability to perform emergency respiratory interventions and code response
- Clear communication and teamwork in a fast-paced acute care setting
- Accurate clinical documentation and charting practices
Benefits
- Generous housing stipend to make your travel stay comfortable
- Medical, Dental & Vision coverage to keep you healthy
- 401K retirement savings plan so you can plan for the future
- Life Insurance for peace of mind
- Paid Time Off to recharge between assignments
- Travel reimbursement and housing support for contract staff
- Licensure assistance and reimbursement to help you stay compliant
- A supportive team and leadership that values your expertise
Travel Perks: Explore Plano, TX
Explore Plano and nearby Dallas during your downtime. Stroll the Shops at Legacy and Legacy West for dining and nightlife, hike or picnic at Arbor Hills Nature Preserve, and catch events or sports in nearby Frisco and Dallas. Enjoy cottage restaurants, local breweries, farmer markets, and quick weekend trips to the Dallas Arts District, Klyde Warren Park, and other cultural hotspots. Plenty of green space and Texan hospitality await between shifts.
Apply Now
Ready to start your next adventure as a Respiratory Therapist - RRT? Let's get you moving forward!
Send your resume to [email protected] or call us at 408-441-9200 today.
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