Location: Grand Forks, ND

Start Date: 03-23-2026

End Date: 06-22-2026

Contract Type: Travel Contract

Shift Type: Rotating 12-hour shifts (3x12 rotating); schedule varies and includes day and night rotations and weekends

Hours per Week: 36

Candidate Pay Rate: $74 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

• Perform and document thorough NICU respiratory evaluations and patient assessments
• Provide diagnostic and therapeutic respiratory treatments and assist physicians as needed
• Deliver high-quality infant transport care to and from referral health systems
• Document all care, including order entry, medication charting, EMR updates, and incident reports
• Disassemble, clean, assemble, and perform preventative maintenance on respiratory equipment and tag items needing repair
• Identify significant changes in patient condition and communicate promptly with the care team
• Provide compassionate patient and family education and support tailored to each family’s needs
• Participate in department processes such as running/verifying reports and processing patient charges

Qualifications

• Active North Dakota Respiratory Therapist license required prior to start date
• Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) strongly preferred; new graduates must obtain NBRC registry within 12 months of start
• Current BLS, ACLS, PALS, and Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certifications prior to start
• Minimum 2 years of experience in NICU respiratory care in the specified specialty
• Recent travel experience required; preferred candidates have completed 3 travel assignments
• Experience working in a Level 2 Trauma Center is preferred
• Submission packet should include resume, skills checklist, and proof of licensure

Knowledge & Skills

• Expertise in NICU respiratory care, infant transport, and neonatal critical care principles
• Skilled in patient assessment, diagnostic and therapeutic respiratory treatments, and physician collaboration
• Proficient with EMR documentation, order entry, and medication charting
• Experience with respiratory equipment cleaning, preventative maintenance, and repair tagging
• Strong communication skills for family education and multidisciplinary teamwork
• Ability to identify clinical changes quickly and escalate appropriately

Benefits

• Generous housing stipend and travel reimbursement to make your contract smooth and stress-free
• Medical, Dental & Vision coverage to keep you and your family healthy
• Licensure assistance and reimbursement so you can get credentialed without the headache
• Paid time off to recharge between assignments
• 401K retirement savings plan to help you plan for the future
• Life insurance for peace of mind
• Referral bonus program — share the love and get rewarded
• A supportive team that values you and your clinical expertise

Travel Perks: Explore Grand Forks, ND

Grand Forks offers a pleasant small-city lifestyle with easy access to the scenic Red River and miles of Greenway trails for walking, biking, and cross-country skiing. Enjoy cultural stops like the North Dakota Museum of Art and events at the University of North Dakota and Alerus Center. Local breweries, coffee shops, and farmers markets offer great weekend downtime. For quick road trips, Fargo and other regional outdoor recreation areas are within driving distance for fishing, hiking, and seasonal snow sports.

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