Location: Columbus, OH

Start Date: 03-09-2026

End Date: 06-08-2026

Contract Type: Travel Contract

Shift Type: Night shifts, 4x12-hour: 6:45 PM - 7:15 AM (typical night block). 36- or 48-hour block options available. Orientation requires some day shifts (7:00 AM - 7:00 PM) prior to night assignment. Weekend requirement: 4 weekend shifts within a 6-week period. On-call as needed; scheduling per unit needs.

Hours per Week: 48

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 exceptional respiratory care across med/surg, ICU/stepdown, and ED settings
• Manage and troubleshoot ventilators (we use Servo I, Servo U, Hamilton T1, V30 and Avea)
• Interpret arterial blood gases (ABGs) and adjust care plans accordingly
• Deliver oxygen therapy, BiPAP, CPAP, heated high-flow (HFNC) and other advanced modalities
• Perform airway management, suctioning, tracheostomy care, and pulmonary hygiene
• Administer respiratory medications and manage specialized therapies like vest/MetaNeb/PAP
• Document thoroughly and accurately in EPIC — charting experience is required
• Collaborate with nurses, physicians and multidisciplinary teams to optimize patient outcomes
• Respond rapidly to emergencies, assist with extubations, and support proning protocols
• Educate patients and families on respiratory care, device use, and discharge planning

Qualifications

• Active NC state Respiratory Therapist license (as listed) or appropriate state licensure/eligibility
• Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credential required
• Current BLS, ACLS and PALS required; NRP preferred
• Minimum 2 years of respiratory care experience in ER, Adult ICU, Med/Surg or ICU/Stepdown
• EPIC experience required (unit charting system proficiency)
• Able to work night shifts and meet weekend/on-call requirements
• Travelers accepted — first-time travelers welcome; locals accepted

Education

• Associate degree in Respiratory Therapy (preferred) or completion of an accredited respiratory care program
• Completion of required clinical training and state credentialing

Knowledge & Skills

• Advanced ventilator management and weaning from mechanical ventilation
• Airway management: oral/nasal airways, extubation, trach care and suctioning
• Skilled in ABG interpretation and bedside decision-making
• Proficient with BiPAP, CPAP, heated high-flow nasal cannula (HFNC) and nebulizer systems
• Experience with specialty equipment: Servo I, Servo U, Hamilton T1, V30, Avea, Omni-labs, ABL90
• Medication delivery systems and inhaled therapies including nitric oxide management
• Pulmonary hygiene techniques including vest therapy, MetaNeb and PAP therapy
• Bronchoscopy exposure preferred and helpful troubleshooting skills for high pressure alarms
• Strong documentation skills in EPIC and effective interdisciplinary communication

Benefits

• Licensure assistance and reimbursement to help you stay current and compliant
• Flexible scheduling options — pick the block that fits your life
• Medical, dental & vision plans available to keep you healthy
• Paid time off so you can actually recharge
• 401(k) retirement savings options to plan for your future
• Professional development and training (EPIC support and clinical education)
• Travel reimbursement and housing support for contract travelers
• A supportive interdisciplinary team that values your expertise

Travel Perks: Explore Columbus, OH

Explore Columbus on your off days! Stroll through the historic German Village, catch a Buckeyes game or wander the Ohio State University campus, enjoy the lively Short North Arts District with galleries, restaurants and breweries, and relax along the Scioto Mile downtown riverfront. Family-friendly attractions include the Columbus Zoo & Aquarium and COSI science museum. If you crave outdoor adventure, scenic hikes and waterfalls in Hocking Hills are a couple hours away for weekend road trips. Great food, craft beer, arts and nearby nature make Columbus an easy place to love between shifts.

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