Location: Portales, NM

Start Date: 01-07-2026

End Date: 02-18-2026

Contract Type: Travel Contract

Shift Type: Rotating day and night shifts; schedule includes both day and night coverage with variable start and end times depending on posted schedule (rotating coverage across weekdays and weekends)

Candidate Pay Rate: $60 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 compassionate respiratory care to patients in an acute care rural hospital setting
• Manage and troubleshoot ventilators and advanced respiratory equipment
• Perform assessments, develop treatment plans and adjust therapies based on clinical data
• Collaborate with nurses, physicians and interdisciplinary teams to optimize patient outcomes
• Deliver patient and family education on respiratory diagnoses and home care
• Respond rapidly to respiratory emergencies and participate in code responses
• Accurately document interventions, assessments and progress in the medical record

Qualifications

• Active Respiratory Care Practitioner license in New Mexico or eligible for licensure
• Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) or Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT)
• Basic Life Support (BLS) required; Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) preferred
• Experience in acute care respiratory therapy preferred, especially ventilator management
• Ability to work both day and night shifts, including weekends
• Strong critical thinking, communication and teamwork skills

Education

• Associate degree in Respiratory Therapy or equivalent required; Bachelor of Science in Respiratory Therapy preferred

Knowledge & Skills

• Proficiency with ventilator settings and management
• Arterial blood gas interpretation and respiratory assessment
• Familiarity with respiratory equipment, oxygen delivery and aerosol therapies
• Comfortable with electronic medical records and accurate documentation
• Ability to prioritize in fast-paced acute care scenarios
• Excellent patient and family teaching skills

Benefits

• Generous housing stipend and travel support to make your contract comfortable and worry-free
• Medical, dental and vision coverage so you and your family stay healthy
• Licensure assistance and reimbursement to keep your credentials current
• Paid time off to recharge between shifts
• Referral bonus program for bringing great teammates on board
• Travel reimbursement for contract-related expenses
• A supportive team that values your clinical judgment and work-life balance
• Opportunities for continuing education and professional development

Travel Perks: Explore Portales, NM

Portales offers small-town New Mexico charm with friendly local dining, community events and the campus life of Eastern New Mexico University nearby. Outdoor enthusiasts can explore nearby parks, enjoy birdwatching and water recreation at Ute Lake State Park within a reasonable drive, or take scenic road trips to regional points of interest. Expect wide open skies, memorable sunsets and easy weekend explorations of eastern New Mexico communities.

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