Location: Asheville, NC

Start Date: 09-03-2026

End Date: 12-03-2026

Contract Type: Travel Contract

Shift Type: Rotating day shifts, 6:30 AM - 7:00 PM; varying weekends (at least 4 weekend shifts per 6-week schedule) - Day

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 and ventilator management for adult critical care patients
• Operate and troubleshoot a variety of ventilators and high-flow oxygen devices (GE R860, Draeger, Hamilton, Newport, Vapotherm, Comfort Flow)
• Perform all respiratory therapy tasks and procedures across critical care units and floors
• Document assessments, treatments and ventilator changes accurately in Cerner EMR
• Collaborate with physicians, nurses and multidisciplinary teams to develop and implement patient-centered respiratory plans
• Respond to emergency codes and bedside assessments with calm, confident clinical action
• Support orientation and cross-coverage across critical care areas as a flexible resource

Qualifications

• Current North Carolina Respiratory License (required)
• Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credential (required)
• BLS, ACLS and PALS certifications (required)
• NRP and ACCS are nice-to-have and will strengthen your candidacy
• Minimum 2 years of relevant respiratory/critical care experience
• Comfort with floating to all critical care units and floors

Education

• Completion of an accredited respiratory therapy program or equivalent (prepares for RRT credential)

Knowledge & Skills

• Strong mechanical ventilation skills and ventilator management
• Experience with adult critical care respiratory practices
• Proficient documentation in Cerner EMR
• Familiarity with GE R860, Draeger infant/peds vents, Newport HT70 transport vent and Hamilton C1
• Skill using high-flow oxygen devices such as Vapotherm and Comfort Flow
• Ability to prioritize, communicate clearly, and collaborate in high-acuity settings

Benefits

• Generous housing stipend and travel support to help you settle in quickly
• Comprehensive medical, dental & vision coverage so you and your family stay healthy
• 401(k) retirement savings options to help you plan for the future
• Life insurance and other financial protections for peace of mind
• Paid time off to recharge between assignments
• Licensure assistance and reimbursement to keep your credentials current
• Referral bonus program for bringing great teammates on board
• A supportive, experienced team that values your expertise and growth

Travel Perks: Explore Asheville, NC

Asheville is a playground for nature lovers and culture seekers alike. Explore the historic Biltmore Estate right in town, drive scenic stretches of the Blue Ridge Parkway, hike in Pisgah National Forest or the nearby Great Smoky Mountains, and check out the River Arts District and vibrant downtown with farm-to-table restaurants and a celebrated craft beer scene. Weekend day trips, live music, galleries and outdoor adventure are all within easy reach.

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