Respiratory Therapist - ICU
Location: Fayetteville, NC
Start Date: 03-09-2026
End Date: 06-08-2026
Contract Type: Travel Contract
Shift Type: Night, 3x12-hour shifts (6:00 PM - 6:00 AM), alternating weekends (every other weekend required)
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
- Provide advanced respiratory care for critically ill adults and children in the ICU
- Manage ventilators and conduct complex airway interventions with precision
- Collaborate closely with nurses, physicians and the interdisciplinary team to deliver high-quality care
- Chart thoroughly and accurately in Epic to ensure continuity and safety of care
- Support unit needs by floating between like units when required
- Respect and follow facility policies for holidays, call-off coverage and RTO guidelines
Qualifications
- Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credential required
- Minimum 2 years of respiratory therapy experience (critical care/ICU experience preferred)
- Comfortable working with both adult and pediatric ICU patients
- Experience with Epic charting (listed as core skill)
- Willingness to work night shifts and alternating weekends
- Pending licenses are not accepted — must have active licensure
Knowledge & Skills
- Critical care and respiratory therapy expertise
- Pediatric and adult ICU patient care experience
- Proficient with Epic electronic charting
- Ability to float between like units and adapt to changing assignments
- Strong communication and teamwork in a high-acuity environment
- Familiarity with trauma center workflows (Level III Trauma Center setting)
Benefits
- Generous housing stipend and travel support to make your move easy and comfortable
- Medical, Dental & Vision coverage to keep you and your family healthy
- 401K retirement savings plan with employer support to help you plan ahead
- Life Insurance and disability options for peace of mind
- Paid Time Off so you can recharge between contracts
- Licensure assistance & reimbursement to help you get credentialed quickly
- Referral bonus program — bring a friend and celebrate together
- A collaborative, supportive team that values your expertise and growth
Travel Perks: Explore Fayetteville, NC
Explore Fayetteville and the surrounding Sandhills while on contract: visit the Airborne & Special Operations Museum at Fort Liberty for military history, stroll the scenic Cape Fear River Trail and Cape Fear Botanical Garden, enjoy a lively downtown dining scene, and take easy weekend trips to Raleigh/Durham (about an hour away) or the beaches at Wilmington for sun and surf.
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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