Respiratory Therapist - RRT
Location: Fort Pierce, FL
Start Date: 09-22-2025
End Date: 12-22-2025
Contract Type: Travel Contract
Shift Type: Night shift, 7:00 PM - 7:00 AM (12-hour nights)
Hours per Week: 36
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 ventilator settings for critically ill patients with confidence
- Perform ABG analysis and interpret results to guide respiratory interventions
- Provide noninvasive support including CPAP and BiPAP therapy
- Deliver respiratory treatments such as nebulizer therapy and chest physiotherapy (CPT)
- Document patient care accurately in the Meditech EMR and communicate findings with the care team
- Respond promptly to respiratory emergencies and collaborate with physicians and nursing for optimal patient outcomes
- Educate patients and families on respiratory care plans and equipment use
Qualifications
- Current RRT credential (Registered Respiratory Therapist)
- Required certifications: BLS, ACLS, NRP
- Minimum 2 years of acute care hospital RRT experience (per job posting)
- Experience with mechanical ventilation and ABG analysis
- Meditech EMR experience preferred; trauma experience preferred
Knowledge & Skills
- Mechanical ventilation and ventilator management (Servo, Hamilton, V60, Astral)
- ABG collection and interpretation
- CPAP/BiPAP therapy and noninvasive ventilation
- Nebulizer treatments and CPT techniques
- Familiarity with Meditech EMR workflows and documentation
- Strong critical thinking, teamwork, and patient-focused communication
Benefits
- Generous housing & travel support to make your 13-week assignment comfortable
- Comprehensive medical, dental & vision options to keep you healthy
- Licensure assistance and reimbursement to help you stay compliant
- Paid time off so you can actually relax between assignments
- Professional development and continuing education support
- A supportive, close-knit respiratory team that values collaboration
- Access to clinical resources and modern ventilators (Servo, Hamilton, V60, Astral)
- Referral program to reward you for bringing great teammates aboard
Travel Perks: Explore Fort Pierce, FL
Fort Pierce is a great home base for your 13-week adventure. Enjoy sun-soaked days at Fort Pierce Inlet State Park, fishing and boating along the intracoastal and Atlantic, and the local waterfront downtown with its farmers market and cafes. History and military buffs will appreciate the nearby Navy UDT-SEAL Museum. Quick drives take you to Vero Beach for boutique shopping and pretty beaches, and you can reach West Palm Beach or Orlando for day trips when you want a change of pace.
Apply Now
Ready to start your next adventure as a Respiratory Therapist - RRT? Let's get you moving forward!
Send your resume to [email protected] or call us at 408-441-9200 today.
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