Location: Asheville, NC

Start Date: 02-02-2026

End Date: 05-04-2026

Contract Type: Travel Contract

Shift Type: Rotating nights, 6:30 PM - 7:00 AM (overnight); varying weekends (at least 4 weekend shifts per 6-week schedule)

Hours per Week: 36

Candidate Pay Rate: $53 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

• Deliver high-quality respiratory care for adult critical care patients, including ventilator management and weaning
• Manage and troubleshoot mechanical ventilation and transport ventilators to ensure patient safety
• Administer and monitor high-flow oxygen therapies and other advanced respiratory devices
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams — physicians, nurses, and other therapists — to optimize patient outcomes
• Document care accurately in Cerner and communicate changes in patient status promptly
• Respond to emergent respiratory needs and participate in rapid response or code situations as needed
• Provide patient and family education on respiratory therapies and discharge instructions

Qualifications

• Active North Carolina Respiratory License (required)
• Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) required
• BLS, ACLS, and PALS certifications required
• Minimum 2 years of clinical respiratory therapy experience (critical care experience preferred)
• Comfortable with night shifts and rotating weekend schedules
• NRP and ACCS are nice-to-have and will make your application stand out

Knowledge & Skills

• Strong mechanical ventilation skills (GE R860, Hamilton C1, etc.)
• Experience with transport ventilators (Newport HT70) and ventilator troubleshooting
• Proficiency with high flow oxygen devices (Vapotherm, Comfort Flow)
• Familiarity with Cerner EMR for documentation and charting
• Solid critical care knowledge and adult respiratory therapy best practices
• Ability to function in a fast-paced ICU environment and prioritize effectively

Benefits

• Generous travel assignment support and a welcoming team to help you hit the ground running
• Licensure assistance and reimbursement to keep your credentials current
• Robust clinical orientation and preceptor support so you feel confident in the unit
• Flexible scheduling and time off to help you recharge between shifts
• Professional development and training opportunities — grow your critical care skills
• Travel logistics support and help finding local housing options
• A collaborative, experienced respiratory services team that values your input
• Access to the hospital’s resources and employee wellness programs

Travel Perks: Explore Asheville, NC

Asheville is a fantastic travel assignment destination — explore the iconic Biltmore Estate, drive the scenic Blue Ridge Parkway, hike in Pisgah National Forest and visit nearby waterfalls. Enjoy a vibrant downtown with farm-to-table restaurants, craft breweries, art galleries in the River Arts District, live music, and easy weekend escapes to the Great Smoky Mountains. Perfect for outdoor lovers and foodies alike.

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