Location: Fort Pierce, FL

Start Date: 10-11-2025

End Date: 01-10-2026

Contract Type: Travel Contract

Shift Type: Night shift, 7:00 PM - 7:00 AM (specific days not provided; schedule varies / rotating nights)

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

• Provide expert respiratory assessment and treatment to acute care patients, improving breathing and outcomes
• Operate and manage mechanical ventilators (Servo I, Hamilton and similar) to optimize patient ventilation
• Perform ABG collection and interpretation to guide timely clinical decisions
• Deliver noninvasive support including CPAP and BiPAP and titrate settings safely
• Administer and monitor nebulizer therapy and chest physiotherapy (CPT) interventions
• Collaborate closely with physicians, nurses and the care team to create and adjust respiratory care plans
• Document care thoroughly in Meditech EMR to ensure continuity and accurate communication
• Participate in unit workflow including procedures, patient education and emergency response

Qualifications

• Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credential required
• BLS and ACLS certifications required
• Minimum 2 years of current acute care hospital RRT experience
• Experience with Meditech EMR is preferred by the director
• Trauma experience is a plus and will be considered first when available

Knowledge & Skills

• Strong respiratory assessment and treatment skills for a wide range of diagnoses
• Mechanical ventilation management and troubleshooting
• ABG sampling and interpretation expertise
• Proficiency with CPAP, BiPAP, nebulizer therapy and chest physiotherapy
• Familiarity with ventilator models and interfaces (e.g., Servo I, Hamilton, Astral, V60)
• Comfortable and accurate documentation in Meditech EMR
• Team-player mindset, critical thinking, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced unit

Benefits

• A supportive team that values YOU — friendly colleagues and experienced leadership who welcome travelers
• Comprehensive onboarding so you hit the floor confident and capable
• Licensure assistance & reimbursement — get help staying compliant and current
• Paid time off to recharge between assignments
• Travel reimbursement and housing support guidance for your contract
• Access to ongoing professional development and clinical training
• Referral bonus program — bring a friend, help your network, and celebrate together
• Medical, Dental & Vision coverage options and employee assistance resources

Travel Perks: Explore Fort Pierce, FL

Fort Pierce sits on Florida’s Treasure Coast, with lots to explore on your off days: relax at Fort Pierce Inlet State Park and its sandy beach, join a fishing charter or go kayaking along the Indian River Lagoon, stroll historic downtown Fort Pierce for local restaurants, art galleries and the weekend farmers market, and take quick weekend trips to nearby Vero Beach or Stuart for more dining and coastal parks. If you enjoy nature, birdwatching and coastal trails are nearby — great for recharging after night shifts.

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