Location: Des Moines, IA

Start Date: 01-18-2026

End Date: 04-18-2026

Contract Type: Travel Contract

Hours per Week: 36

Candidate Pay Rate: $58 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 patients' respiratory status to guide care decisions
• Manage and troubleshoot ventilators and advanced airway equipment
• Deliver respiratory treatments and therapies such as aerosolized medications and oxygen therapy
• Obtain and analyze arterial blood gases and communicate findings to the clinical team
• Collaborate with physicians, nurses, and multidisciplinary staff to develop patient-centered plans
• Educate patients and families about respiratory conditions and at-home care
• Maintain accurate, timely documentation and ensure regulatory compliance
• Participate in unit-based competency testing and skills checklists to maintain high standards

Qualifications

• Current BLS (required)
• Current ACLS (required)
• License/certificate verification (respiratory therapist credentialing required)
• Completion of Trinity Specialty Specific Competency Testing and Trinity Skills Checklist
• Compliance with health requirements: fit test, required immunizations (Tdap, COVID-19, MMR, Hep B, Influenza, Varicella), TB testing (2-step PPD or IGRA), and a physical/health statement
• Successful completion of a 10-panel drug screen and background verification

Knowledge & Skills

• Strong knowledge of respiratory therapy principles, ventilator management, and airway care
• Skilled in arterial blood gas (ABG) collection and interpretation
• Proficient with respiratory equipment setup, maintenance, and troubleshooting
• Excellent patient assessment, critical thinking, and clinical decision-making
• Clear communication skills for patient education and interdisciplinary collaboration
• Comfortable with electronic charting and documentation best practices
• Ability to work efficiently in fast-paced acute care settings

Benefits

• Generous housing stipend to help you feel at home while on assignment
• Medical, dental & vision coverage to keep you healthy and focused
• 401K retirement savings plan to help you save for the future
• Life Insurance and basic coverage options for peace of mind
• Paid Time Off to recharge between shifts and assignments
• Travel reimbursement and relocation support for hassle-free moves
• Licensure assistance & reimbursement to make credentialing easier
• Referral bonus program — bring a friend and share the win
• A supportive team that values YOU and your professional growth

Travel Perks: Explore Des Moines, IA

Des Moines offers a charming blend of urban energy and Midwestern friendliness. Explore the John and Mary Pappajohn Sculpture Park downtown, stroll the trails and lake at Gray’s Lake Park, visit the Des Moines Art Center and Science Center of Iowa, and enjoy the lively East Village with shops and restaurants. Food lovers will appreciate farmers markets and a growing culinary scene, and weekend getaways to scenic Iowa countryside or nearby college towns make for easy adventures.

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