Respiratory Therapist - ICU
Location: Fayetteville, NC
Start Date: 03-09-2026
End Date: 06-08-2026
Contract Type: Travel Contract
Shift Type: Night 4x12-hour, 6:00 PM - 6:00 AM (night shift), typically four nights per week; every-other-weekend required; nights, weekends and holidays required; floating between like units as needed
Hours per Week: 48
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
- Provide high-quality respiratory care for critically ill adult and pediatric patients in the ICU, delivering treatments and monitoring respiratory function
- Operate and manage ventilators and advanced airway equipment while adjusting settings per clinical orders and protocols
- Collaborate with interdisciplinary ICU teams to develop and implement patient-centered respiratory plans of care
- Document assessments, interventions and patient responses accurately in Epic charting
- Float between like units to meet facility needs and ensure continuous, safe patient coverage
- Adhere to hospital policies for nights, weekends and holiday coverage and participate in required makeup shifts when called
- Support a culture of safety and quality by following infection control and trauma center procedures
Qualifications
- Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credential (required)
- Minimum 2 years of clinical respiratory therapy experience (explicit requirement)
- Active respiratory care licensure (pending licenses are not accepted)
- Comfortable and experienced working with both pediatric and adult ICU patients
- Experience or comfort working night shifts, weekends and holidays
- Ability to float between like units as needed and follow facility scheduling/RTO policies
- Familiarity with Epic charting (charting system used by the facility)
Knowledge & Skills
- Strong respiratory therapy and ICU care knowledge
- Pediatric and adult critical care respiratory management
- Skilled in ventilator management and airway support
- Proficient with Epic electronic health record documentation
- Ability to work independently on night shift and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams
- Adaptability to float between similar units and meet staffing needs
- Understanding of trauma center workflows (facility is a Level III Trauma Center / teaching hospital)
Benefits
- Generous travel assignment perks including housing support and travel assistance
- Medical, dental & vision coverage options
- Licensure assistance and reimbursement support for required credentials
- Paid time off to recharge (assignment-specific policies apply)
- Opportunities for continuing education and professional development
- A supportive team environment at a Level III trauma teaching hospital
- Referral bonus program and recognition for strong performance
- Access to Epic electronic charting and robust clinical systems
Travel Perks: Explore Fayetteville, NC
Explore Fayetteville while on assignment: visit the Airborne & Special Operations Museum and learn about airborne history, stroll or bike the Cape Fear River Trail, relax at the Cape Fear Botanical Garden, catch local events and farmers markets downtown, and enjoy dining and shopping in historic downtown Fayetteville. Outdoor lovers can take day trips to nearby beaches like Wrightsville Beach or Carolina Beach, or visit Pinehurst and Southern Pines for golf and scenic drives. Fort Liberty (formerly Fort Bragg) activities and events are also nearby for a taste of local military history and community life.
Apply Now
Ready to start your next adventure as a Respiratory Therapist - ICU? Let's get you moving forward!
Send your resume to [email protected] or call us at 408-441-9200 today.
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