Location: Savannah, GA

Start Date: 01-19-2026

End Date: 04-20-2026

Contract Type: Travel Contract

Shift Type: Rotating 12-hour nights, 7:00 PM - 7:00 AM, schedule may include weekends (night shift)

Hours per Week: 36

Candidate Pay Rate: $46 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 ventilated neonatal and pediatric patients with confidence, including invasive and non-invasive ventilation
• Independently admit and manage vented patients in the pediatric ICU using Servo-U ventilators
• Set up and manage heliox therapy and other advanced respiratory treatments
• Perform and manage high frequency ventilation modalities such as HFOV and HFJV when indicated
• Provide non-invasive support including bubble CPAP, BiPAP and CPAP and monitor patient response
• Administer and manage nitric oxide therapy and Vaportherm support as ordered
• Accurately document all assessments, interventions and ventilator settings in Epic
• Collaborate with NICU/PICU multidisciplinary teams to optimize patient outcomes and family communication

Qualifications

• Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credential required
• Active state Respiratory Therapist license or ability to obtain licensure in Georgia
• PALS certification required
• Minimum 1 year Neonatal ICU or PICU Critical Care experience (explicit requirement)
• Proven experience managing invasive and non-invasive ventilation in pediatric or neonatal patients
• Familiarity with Servo-U ventilators and Drager VN500 preferred
• Comfortable working 12-hour night shifts and adapting to travel assignment schedules

Knowledge & Skills

• Advanced ventilator management for neonatal and pediatric patients
• Invasive and non-invasive ventilation strategies including CPAP and BiPAP
• Experience with Bubble CPAP, HFOV, HFJV and heliox therapy
• Use and troubleshooting of Servo-U and Drager VN500 ventilators
• Familiarity with Vaportherm and nitric oxide therapy
• Strong Epic documentation skills
• Ability to triage, prioritize and communicate clearly with multidisciplinary teams
• Patient-centered care with attention to safety and family education

Benefits

• Generous housing stipend and comfortable short-term housing options to make your travel stay easy
• Medical, dental and vision coverage so you can focus on patients, not paperwork
• Licensure assistance and reimbursement to help you stay compliant without the hassle
• Paid time off to relax and recharge between assignments
• Travel reimbursement and logistics support so your move is smooth
• Referral bonus program when you bring great colleagues on board
• A supportive, experienced team that values your expertise and growth
• Access to continuing education and training opportunities to sharpen your pediatric and neonatal skills

Travel Perks: Explore Savannah, GA

Savannah is a charming and walkable southern gem. After your shift you can stroll the historic district, enjoy River Street shops and cafes, wander Forsyth Park under the oak trees, or take a quick trip to Tybee Island for beaches, birding and fresh seafood. History buffs will love Bonaventure Cemetery and local museums, while foodies can explore an evolving restaurant scene. Kayaking, riverboat tours and weekend trips to nearby barrier islands or Charleston are all within reach for memorable days off.

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