Location: Columbus, OH

Start Date: 04-06-2026

End Date: 07-06-2026

Contract Type: Travel Contract

Shift Type: Night, 3x12-Hour shifts per week, 7:00 PM - 7:30 AM (nights; exact days vary; weekends required)

Hours per Week: 36

Candidate Pay Rate: $57 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 mechanical ventilation and perform ventilator checks to optimize patient breathing
• Perform airway management including suctioning, oral/nasal airway placement, and tracheostomy care
• Administer respiratory medications and manage medication delivery systems safely
• Interpret arterial blood gases (ABGs) to guide ventilator and therapy adjustments
• Operate and troubleshoot GE ventilators and other respiratory equipment; Hamilton ventilators preferred experience
• Deliver noninvasive support including BiPAP, CPAP, and high flow nasal cannula therapy
• Assist with weaning from mechanical ventilation and respond to high-pressure alarm situations
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary team members to develop and document patient care plans

Qualifications

• Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) preferred; Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT) considered
• Active Ohio state respiratory license required
• BLS and ACLS preferred
• Minimum 2 years of respiratory therapy experience, ideally in adult critical care
• High school diploma plus college diploma or transcripts required
• Previous travel experience preferred but not required

Education

• High School Diploma required
• College diploma and/or transcripts required
• RRT or CRT credentialing as applicable (RRT preferred)

Knowledge & Skills

• Ventilator management and weaning strategies
• Experience with GE ventilators; familiarity with Hamilton ventilators a plus
• Airway management, suctioning, and tracheostomy care
• Interpretation of ABGs and application to clinical decision making
• Medication administration relevant to respiratory care and inhaled therapies
• High Flow Nasal Cannula (HFNC), BiPAP, CPAP, nebulizers, and oxygen therapy
• Troubleshooting ventilator alarms and respiratory equipment
• Adult critical care environment and emergency airway management

Benefits

• Generous housing stipend to help you settle in quickly
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage to keep you healthy
• 401K retirement savings plan with company match
• Life insurance and short-term disability options for peace of mind
• Paid time off so you can recharge between assignments
• Travel reimbursement and licensure assistance to make relocation easy
• CEU support and reimbursement for required certifications
• Referral bonus program and a supportive team that values YOU

Travel Perks: Explore Columbus, OH

Columbus is a lively Midwestern hub with plenty to explore on your off days. Stroll the Short North Arts District for galleries, cafes, and boutique shopping; relax along the Scioto Mile riverfront and parks; visit the Franklin Park Conservatory and Botanical Gardens; catch a game or event at Ohio State’s campus and iconic Ohio Stadium; take the family to the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium or the interactive COSI science center. Food lovers will enjoy the North Market and vibrant craft brewery scene. For weekend escapes, scenic Hocking Hills and charming German Village are easy drives away.

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