Location: Phoenix, AZ

Start Date: 01-26-2026

End Date: 04-27-2026

Shift Type: Rotating 12-hour shifts (Day & Night): Days 6:00 AM - 6:30 PM; Nights 6:00 PM - 6:30 AM. Typically 3 shifts/week (12-hour shifts), every other weekend (or 4 weekend shifts per month) and holiday rotation. Lead on duty each shift. Assigned to a consistent area per day (no floating to outpatient).

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

• Manage ventilators and advanced respiratory equipment — operate Servo I, Jets, Oscillators and other vents confidently
• Run and titrate BiPAP V60 and CPAP therapy to support patient breathing
• Perform arterial blood gas (ABG) analysis and interpret results to guide treatment
• Assist with bronchoscopies as part of the procedural team
• Respond to Clinical Response Team calls alongside the Lead and provide rapid, high-acuity support
• Provide direct respiratory care for adult (and NICU when assigned) patients in an acute, high-acuity setting
• Document accurately and efficiently in Cerner to maintain clear, up-to-date patient records
• Serve as Lead on duty when assigned — mentor colleagues and coordinate shift responsibilities

Qualifications

• Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) via NBRC required
• Arizona RT license in hand required (must have license to work in AZ)
• Minimum 2 years of strong ICU respiratory experience required (posting also lists 3 years overall respiratory experience)
• BLS required; NRP required for Adults+NICU assignments; ACLS preferred
• Proficiency with ventilator management (Servo I, Jets, Oscillators) and noninvasive ventilation (BiPAP V60, CPAP)
• Experience assisting with bronchoscopies and performing ABG analysis
• Cerner electronic charting experience required
• Strong time management, communication, and teamwork skills; comfortable in very high-acuity environments

Education

• RRT credential (NBRC) required
• Arizona RT license required
• No specific college degree required (BSN not required for this role); clinical credentialing and certifications are essential

Knowledge & Skills

• Advanced ventilator management and troubleshooting
• Noninvasive ventilation: BiPAP V60 and CPAP
• Hands-on procedural support for bronchoscopies
• ABG sampling and interpretation
• Acute/ICU respiratory care best practices
• Electronic charting in Cerner
• Excellent time management and prioritization under pressure
• Clear communication and collaborative teamwork in multidisciplinary teams

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental & vision coverage to keep you healthy on and off the floor
• Paid time off so you can recharge between intense rotations
• Licensure assistance and reimbursement to support your professional credentials
• Professional development and CEU support to help you grow clinically
• Flexible scheduling options when possible to help balance life and work
• A supportive, high-performing team that values communication and teamwork
• Housing stipend and travel reimbursement available for contract travelers
• Holiday and weekend scheduling with predictable rotation and lead support

Travel Perks: Explore Phoenix, AZ

Explore Phoenix’s desert playground during off-time: hike Camelback Mountain or Piestewa Peak, wander the Desert Botanical Garden, and enjoy arts and dining in downtown Roosevelt Row and Old Town Scottsdale. For weekend escapes, Sedona’s red rocks are about a two-hour drive and the Grand Canyon is a doable day trip. Plenty of local parks, museums (Heard Museum, Phoenix Art Museum), and great food scenes make for refreshing downtime.

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