Location: Norfolk, VA

Start Date: 02-02-2026

End Date: 05-02-2026

Contract Type: Travel Contract

Shift Type: Sunday-Saturday, 6:30 PM - 7:00 AM NOC (Night shift)

Hours per Week: 35

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

• Assess and monitor respiratory status and intervene to optimize patient breathing
• Manage and troubleshoot ventilators and advanced respiratory equipment
• Perform airway management and suctioning with compassion and precision
• Obtain and interpret arterial blood gases and support clinical decision-making
• Collaborate with physicians, nurses, and rehab teams to develop patient-centered plans
• Document interventions and patient responses accurately in the medical record
• Provide patient and family education about therapies and home care needs
• Participate in emergency response and rapid interventions when needed
• Maintain and ensure respiratory equipment safety and infection control standards

Qualifications

• Current Respiratory Therapy credential (e.g., RRT or CRT) or equivalent
• State respiratory therapist license in Virginia or eligibility to obtain license
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required; ACLS and PALS as applicable
• Comfortable with ventilator management and acute care respiratory protocols
• Clinical experience in respiratory care preferred; new grads who meet licensure requirements are welcome to apply

Education

• Associate's degree in Respiratory Therapy or equivalent accredited program
• Completion of required clinical training and credentialing

Knowledge & Skills

• Ventilator management and weaning strategies
• Airway management and oxygen therapy
• Arterial blood gas collection and interpretation
• Critical thinking and rapid clinical assessment
• Strong communication and interdisciplinary teamwork
• Familiarity with electronic medical records and documentation
• Infection control practices and equipment maintenance
• Ability to work independently during night coverage

Benefits

• Generous housing stipend to make your travel stay comfortable and convenient
• Medical, Dental & Vision coverage so you can focus on caring for others
• 401K retirement savings plan to help you plan for the future
• Life Insurance for peace of mind for you and your family
• Paid Time Off to recharge between assignments
• Travel reimbursement to cover your journey to Norfolk
• Licensure assistance and reimbursement to make state onboarding easier
• Referral bonus program — share the love and earn rewards
• A supportive team that values YOU and your clinical expertise

Travel Perks: Explore Norfolk, VA

Explore Norfolk and nearby Virginia Beach during your downtime. Enjoy the Norfolk waterfront and Waterside District, visit the Chrysler Museum of Art, tour the Nauticus maritime museum and the USS Wisconsin, stroll the Norfolk Botanical Garden, sample local restaurants and breweries, and take easy weekend drives to Virginia Beach boardwalk or the Outer Banks for a coastal escape.

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