Location: Columbus, OH

Start Date: 03-09-2026

End Date: 06-08-2026

Contract Type: Travel Contract

Shift Type: Monday-Friday and some weekends, 7:00 PM - 7:30 AM NOC (3x12-hour night shifts); full holiday availability required

Hours per Week: 36

Candidate Pay Rate: $57 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 provide expert ventilator care, including GE and Hamilton ventilators
• Perform advanced airway management, tracheostomy care, suctioning, and extubations when appropriate
• Deliver respiratory medications and therapies such as nebulizers, MDI, inhaled therapies, and nitric oxide under protocol
• Provide oxygen therapy and High Flow Nasal Cannula (HFNC) management to optimize patient oxygenation
• Interpret arterial blood gases (ABGs) and apply findings to bedside respiratory treatment plans
• Troubleshoot high-pressure alarms and lead weaning from mechanical ventilation efforts
• Document accurately in Epic and maintain clear communication with nursing, physicians, and the care team
• Float to University Hospital when needed and adapt to a large academic medical center environment

Qualifications

• Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) certification required
• Active Ohio state license (or ability to obtain) required
• Minimum 2 years of clinical respiratory experience, preferably in adult critical care or ED
• Epic experience required for charting and documentation
• BLS required; ACLS and CRT preferred
• Previous travel experience preferred but not required
• Willingness to work night shifts, some weekends, and full holiday availability

Education

• High school diploma required
• College diploma or transcript preferred (healthcare-related programs encouraged)

Knowledge & Skills

• Ventilator management (GE ventilators; Hamilton preferred)
• BiPAP/CPAP and noninvasive ventilation expertise
• High Flow Nasal Cannula (HFNC) and trach collar management
• Airway management, nasal/oral airway placement, suctioning, and tracheostomy care
• Medication administration for respiratory agents and familiarity with delivery systems (MDI, aerosol setups)
• Interpretation of ABGs and adjusting therapies accordingly
• Pulmonary hygiene techniques and sputum specimen collection
• Troubleshooting ventilator alarms and leading weaning protocols
• Comfort working in Adult Critical Care and Emergency Department settings
• Strong Epic documentation and interdisciplinary communication skills

Benefits

• Generous housing stipend and travel support to help you settle in quickly
• Medical, Dental & Vision coverage to keep you and your family healthy
• Licensure assistance and reimbursement so renewing is one less headache
• Paid Time Off to recharge between assignments
• Travel reimbursement and support for your placement logistics
• Professional development and training including Epic support
• A supportive interdisciplinary team that values your expertise
• Referral bonus program to reward you for bringing great teammates

Travel Perks: Explore Columbus, OH

Columbus offers a great mix of city energy and outdoor escapes. Explore the vibrant Short North arts district with galleries and eateries, stroll the Ohio State University campus, or visit the Columbus Museum of Art and COSI for a dose of culture and science. Nature lovers can enjoy Franklin Park Conservatory and the Scioto Mile along the river, and weekend road trips to Hocking Hills are perfect for hiking and waterfalls. You'll also find diverse dining, craft breweries, and lively neighborhoods like German Village to explore on your days off.

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